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UAE strongly condemns storming of Al Aqsa compound

The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al Aqsa mosque compound by Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's Minister of National Security, alongside hundreds of settlers and warned against "provocative escalation" and "unacceptable" acts of extremism. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility for the incident, condemn hostile acts and hold all…

UAE strongly condemns storming of Al Aqsa compound

The United Arab Emirates has vehemently denounced the breach of the Al Aqsa compound by Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with a large number of settlers. In a strong statement, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the Israeli government to bear full responsibility for the incident, denounce the hostile actions, and hold all participants accountable.

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement, released on Tuesday evening, warned that the ongoing attacks and incitement to hatred and violence represent a systematic extremist campaign, threatening not only the Palestinian people but also social harmony, and risking further conflict. The statement underscored the importance of respecting the historical and legal status of the site, as well as Jordan's custodial role and the authority of the Jerusalem endowment that manages the affairs of the Al Aqsa Mosque.

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