Egypt condemns Israeli settlers’ entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Egypt condemned the entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and warned against attempts to change the historical and legal status quo at the site. In a statement on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Foreign Ministry said that the settlers carried out provocative acts and performed religious rituals inside the … The post Egypt condemns Israeli settlers’ entry…
Egypt has strongly condemned the recent entry of hundreds of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, expressing concern over the provocative acts and religious rituals performed inside the site. The country's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday, October 1, 2026, warning against any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo at the revered location. The ministry emphasized that such actions, which have become increasingly frequent, contravene the stances rejected by Cairo.
Egypt maintained that these activities aim to reshape the current arrangements and impose a new reality within the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The nation called for the preservation of the historical and legal status quo at holy sites in Jerusalem, stressing the importance of protecting the religious significance of Al-Aqsa Mosque. Cairo cautioned that continued incidents could escalate tensions, potentially jeopardizing security and stability in the occupied Palestinian territories and beyond.
The statement highlighted the concern that repeated breaches of the status quo could profoundly impact the broader regional landscape.
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