Israel rejects Arab committee’s declaration on occupied Jerusalem

Israel’s foreign ministry has hit back after a declaration issued by the Arab Ministerial Committee condemned Israel’s policies and measures in occupied Jerusalem.

In a statement posted on X, the foreign ministry said that Jerusalem is “the eternal capital of the State of Israel” and called the Arab committee’s declaration “built on false accusations, historical distortions, and complete disregard for the facts”.

The declaration endorsed by the Foreign Ministers of the Arab Ministerial Committee, convened by Jordan, is built on false accusations, historical distortions, and a complete disregard for the facts.

It is particularly cynical to accuse Israel of violating freedom of worship…

— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) August 5, 2026