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Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official

Update Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) walking through the courtyard of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, early on May 21, 2023. (AFP)
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Updated 21 May 2023

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official

Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official

The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned on Sundaythe storming of the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli official.

The Ministry affirmed that these systematic practices are a flagrant violation of all international norms, and a provocation of Muslims around the world.The Ministry holds the Israeli occupation forces fully responsible for the repercussions of the continuation of these abuses.

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound Sunday, police said, a controversial move by the extreme-right politician amid heightened tensions in annexed east Jerusalem.
“Minister Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount this morning. There was no incident during the visit,” police said in a statement, using the Jewish name for the holy site in the heart of the Old City.
Posting a photo of himself at the compound on Telegram, Ben-Gvir said: “Jerusalem is our soul.”