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Türkiye, 7 nations condemn Israeli minister over treatment of flotilla activists
Türkiye, 7 nations condemn Israeli minister over treatment of flotilla activists
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday condemned what they called “appalling, degrading and...
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Saudi Arabia has led Arab and Islamic condemnation of Israeli Knesset’s call to impose sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley.
The Israeli move has sparked regional denunciation as a blatant violation of international law and UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
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On Wednesday, Knesset lawmakers voted in favor of a non-binding
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that demands the Israeli government to apply sovereignty over territories that make up the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley.
The motion, which got 71 votes against 13, described the territories of the occupied West Bank as “an inseparable part of the historical homeland of the Jewish people,” according to the Times of Israel.
“This move would make it clear to the world that Israel will not accept solutions that involve dangerous territorial concessions,” the motion said.
The motion is part of the agenda that calls for the annexation of the West Bank. However, it is symbolic and will not impact the legal status of t…
Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank
Saudi Arabia and several other Arab and Muslim countries on Thursday denounced the latest acts of violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.In a joint statement with Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, the Saudi foreign ministry condemned the “continued and escalating” settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, explicitly naming the recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljilya and the al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazar’a al-Nubani.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“They stress that these attacks constitute a clear violation of the sanctity of places of worship and religious sites, international law, including international humanitarian law, and relevant United Nations’s resolutions,” the statement read.It called Israel’s measures in the West Bank “illegal,” saying they would fuel “instability, violence and extremism and undermine international
Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic States Strongly Condemn the Continued ...
Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic States Strongly Condemn the Continued ...
The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye issued a statement condemning the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
The statement carried out by SPA reads as follows:
"The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye condemn in the strongest terms the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljilya and Al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazar’a al-Nubani, north of Ramallah. They stress that these attacks constitute a clear violation of the sanctity of places of worship and religious sites, international law, including international humanitarian la…
Türkiye, 8 nations reject Israeli attempts to alter status quo at Al-Aqsa
Türkiye, 8 nations reject Israeli attempts to alter status quo at Al-Aqsa
The foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates issued a joint statement condemning continued incursions by e...
Muslim nations condemn Israeli raids on al-Aqsa as UN experts warn of 'settler terror'
Muslim nations condemn Israeli raids on al-Aqsa as UN experts warn of 'settler terror'
Foreign ministers of Turkey, UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan call for immediate cessation of illegal, provocative Israeli actions.
Widespread Condemnation of Israeli Strikes: 21 Muslim and Arab ...
Widespread Condemnation of Israeli Strikes: 21 Muslim and Arab ...
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-The joint communiqué, signed by countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, Jordan, Pakistan, Bahrain, Brunei, Chad, Gambia, Djibouti, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Egypt, Mauritania, Comoros, and Algeria, emphasized the need to respect Iran’s national sovereignty and warned against military actions that could destabilize the region.
The signatories urged for an immediate halt to hostilities, a return to dialogue, and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation.
Regional analysts view this collective stance as a clear sign of growing concern among Islamic nations over the broader impact of continued conflict on regional security and economic stability.
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Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Saudi Arabia, others condemn Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey on Tuesday strongly condemned the “continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers” into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound “under the protection of Israeli forces, as well as the raising of Israeli flags within its courtyards,” according to a statement shared by the Saudi foreign ministry.The ministers said such actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo governing the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.They also condemned the “continued and systematic violations and measures carried out by Israel aimed at altering the historical, legal, and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and undermining the sanctity and status of its Islamic and Christian holy sites.”The ministers reaffirmed their “categorical rejection
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Saudi Arabia and 7 other Muslim countries condemn Israeli settlers’ incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque
June 2, 2026 | 07:45 PM
The foreign ministers of eight Islamic countries reaffirmed their categorical rejection of any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites.
June 2, 2026 | 07:45 PM
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries condemned in the strongest terms the continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers, into Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli forces, as well as the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards.
In a joint statement, foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye reiterated that these provocative and unacceptable actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo at the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.
The foreign ministers…
Pakistan, 7 others blame Israel for attacks on West Bank mosques
Pakistan, 7 others blame Israel for attacks on West Bank mosques
<p>RIYADH: Muslim-majority countries including regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Turkiye said on Thursday that they held Israel responsible for arson attacks on two West Bank mosques, which Palestinian officials said were torched by settlers.</p>
<p>The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Turkiye lambasted “the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank”, pointing to the mosques that were set on fire a day earlier.</p>
<p>“The Ministers hold Israel — as the occupying power — responsible for these attacks,” they said in a joint statement.</p>
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RIYADH: The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and several other Muslim countries on Thursday condemned repeated violations of the legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem by Israeli authorities.
The continued storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers and extremist ministers under the protection of Israeli police was condemned in a statement released by the foreign ministers of the Kingdom, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Turkiye and Pakistan.
The ministers reiterated that these provocative actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound constitute a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, represent an unacceptable provocation to Muslims worldwide, and are a blatant violation of the sanctity of the holy city.
The ministers affirmed their categorical rejection of any attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, and stressed the necessity of preserving it, while acknowledging the special role of the historical Hashemite custodianship of the sites.
The mi…
'Appalling, degrading': Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister over Gaza flotilla harassment
'Appalling, degrading': Arab-Islamic states condemn Israeli minister over Gaza flotilla harassment
The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic nations have strongly condemned Israeli police minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir for his actions toward participants of a Gaza‑bound aid flotilla while they were in Israeli detention.
UAE, Arab and Muslim States Condemn Israeli Settler Incursions at Al ...
UAE, Arab and Muslim States Condemn Israeli Settler Incursions at Al ...
They stress that these unacceptable actions constitute a violation of international law
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers, into Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif under the protection of the Israeli forces, as well as the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards.
They stress that these provocative and unacceptable actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, the relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo at the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.
The Foreign Ministers further condemn the continued and systematic violations and measures carried out by Israel, the occupying Power, aimed at altering the historical, legal, and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and undermining the sanctity and status of its Islamic and Christian holy sit…
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2×broadly confirmedThe foreign ministers of Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates condemned what they called “appalling, degrading” treatment of flotilla activists by an Israeli minister.
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dailysabah“Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday condemned what they called “appalling, degrading and...”
presstv“The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic nations have strongly condemned Israeli police minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir for his actions toward participants of a Gaza‑bound aid flotilla while they were in Israeli detention.”
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The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey condemned the continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under the protection of Israeli forces, as well as the raising of Israeli flags within its courtyards.
alarabiya
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey stated that such actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, relevant UN resolutions, and the historical and legal status quo governing the holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.
alarabiya
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey condemned the continued and systematic violations and measures carried out by Israel aimed at altering the historical, legal, and demographic character of occupied East Jerusalem and undermining the sanctity and status of its Islamic and Christian holy sites.
alarabiya
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye held Israel responsible for arson attacks on two West Bank mosques.
dawn
The Israeli Knesset voted in favor of a non-binding motion demanding the Israeli government apply sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley.
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The Israeli Knesset motion described the territories of the occupied West Bank as “an inseparable part of the historical homeland of the Jewish people.”
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The Israeli Knesset motion stated that the move would make it clear to the world that Israel will not accept solutions that involve dangerous territorial concessions.
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Saudi Arabia led Arab and Islamic condemnation of the Israeli Knesset’s motion to impose sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and the Jordan Valley.
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The Israeli Knesset motion received 71 votes in favor and 13 against.
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alarabiya
“strongly condemned the “continued incursions by extremist Israeli settlers””
→ The foreign ministers condemned Israeli settlers' incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
alarabiya
“flagrant violation of international law”
→ The foreign ministers said the actions violated international law.
dailysabah
“appalling, degrading”
→ The foreign ministers condemned the treatment of flotilla activists.
presstv
“strongly condemned Israeli police minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir for his actions”
→ The foreign ministers condemned actions by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toward flotilla participants.
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“blatant violation of international law”
→ The regional condemnation viewed the Knesset motion as a violation of international law.
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“dangerous territorial concessions”
→ The Knesset motion stated Israel would not accept territorial concessions.
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