Al-Aqsa status quo becoming more threatened, says waqf official
Deputy Chairman of the Islamic Waqf Council in Jerusalem Mustafa Abu Sway said Israeli security forces prevent and confiscate the public's right to be in the mosque every day.
The historical status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque is deteriorating due to increased restrictions on Muslims and challenges to the old rules governing the holy site. Mustafa Abu Sway, Deputy Chairman of the Islamic Waqf Council in Jerusalem, says Israeli security forces are blocking people, including young people, women, and the elderly, from accessing the mosque, effectively removing their right to be there.
The 2000 visit by Israeli opposition leader Ariel Sharon to Al-Aqsa sparked the second Intifada, and recent developments under Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir have allowed settlers to pray at the site, with certain areas restricted to Muslims during raids. Abu Sway is calling on foreign ministers and leaders to speak out about Al-Aqsa Mosque to stop the raids and coordinate with Jordan on next steps.
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