Arab Parliament condemns closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque as provocation to Muslims

The Speaker of the Arab Parliament, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Yamahi, has condemned the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation authorities, describing the move as a provocation to Muslim sentiments worldwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, Al-Yamahi criticised the strict measures imposed by Israeli forces, including preventing worshippers from entering the mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan. He said such actions constitute a clear violation of freedom of worship and an infringement of the historical and legal status quo in occupied Jerusalem. Al-Yamahi stated that blocking access to Al-Aqsa and obstructing religious rituals represents a dangerous escalation that provokes the feelings of more than 1.5 billion Muslims globally. He warned that these measures form part of […]