The Government of Maldives has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces last Friday, attacking and arresting unarmed Palestinian worshipers, during this holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement condemning the action of Israel, the government of the Maldives said that it was a clear violation of international law and the relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Such actions also undermine all efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, read the statement.
The Government of Maldives reiterated its unwavering support for the people of Palestine and their legitimate and just struggle to achieve a free, independent, and sovereign State.
A lasting peaceful resolution of the conflict can only be realized through a two-state solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, read the statement.
The Islamic endowment that runs the site said Israeli police entered in force before dawn on Friday, as thousands of worshippers were gathered at the mosque for early morning prayers. Videos circulating online showed Palestinians throwing rocks and police firing tear gas and stun grenades. Others showed worshippers barricading themselves inside the mosque amid what appeared to be clouds of tear gas.
More than 150 Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli police at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics say. It was the most serious violence at the holy site in nearly a year.
Israeli-Palestinian tensions have soared recently after deadly attacks in Israel and Palestinian deaths during subsequent Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank.
In a statement condemning the action of Israel, the government of the Maldives said that it was a clear violation of international law and the relevant UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. Such actions also undermine all efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, read the statement.
The Government of Maldives reiterated its unwavering support for the people of Palestine and their legitimate and just struggle to achieve a free, independent, and sovereign State.
A lasting peaceful resolution of the conflict can only be realized through a two-state solution, with an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, read the statement.
The Islamic endowment that runs the site said Israeli police entered in force before dawn on Friday, as thousands of worshippers were gathered at the mosque for early morning prayers. Videos circulating online showed Palestinians throwing rocks and police firing tear gas and stun grenades. Others showed worshippers barricading themselves inside the mosque amid what appeared to be clouds of tear gas.
More than 150 Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli police at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, Palestinian medics say. It was the most serious violence at the holy site in nearly a year.
Israeli-Palestinian tensions have soared recently after deadly attacks in Israel and Palestinian deaths during subsequent Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank.
