Tensions have risen once again over the highly sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in the world. On Sunday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir entered the mosque amid heightened security, sparking widespread criticism. Despite the fact that Jewish prayer is prohibited at this sacred site for Muslims, Ben Gvir’s actions have drawn condemnation from various quarters.
Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the incident, issuing a sharp statement against what it called provocative actions by Israeli officials at Al-Aqsa. The Saudi government emphasized, “We strongly protest against the repeated provocative activities by Israeli officials at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Such actions threaten the peace and stability of the region.”
The statement also reiterated that the responsibility for the mosque lies with Jordan, which administers it through a waqf (Islamic trust). According to historic agreements, Muslim worshippers are the sole custodians of the mosque, and non-Muslims are prohibited from praying there. However, it is noted that Jewish visitors are permitted to enter the mosque compound, which remains a flashpoint in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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