Türkiye urges the Israeli government to take immediate steps towards de-escalating tensions in occupied East Jerusalem in response to incidents during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, where Israeli settlers forcibly entered the Al Aqsa Mosque complex.
Israeli police began allowing the settler incursions into the Al Aqsa Mosque complex in 2003, despite repeated condemnations from Palestinians. / Photo: AA
Releasing a statement on Monday, Türkiye called on the Israeli government to urge prompt and serious measures to de-escalate the tensions on the ground. "We reiterate our call to the Israeli government to refrain from any provocative actions that would escalate tensions on the ground and strongly expect that necessary steps be taken promptly and seriously in this regard," it added.
- Attacks that violate the sanctity and historical status quo of sacred sites, especially the Haram al Sharif in Jerusalem, are completely unacceptableThe settlers, escorted by Israeli police, entered through the Al Mughrabi Gate, toured the mosque's courtyards, and attempted to perform Talmudic rituals.
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