The foreign ministers of Pakistan and seven other Muslim-majority nations have issued a joint statement rejecting any attempts to alter the historic and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its sacred religious sites.
The statement was released collectively by Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Together, these countries emphasized the importance of preserving the status of both Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city.
The ministers strongly condemned what they described as repeated violations at these sites by Israeli authorities. They specifically pointed to ongoing incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque, also known as Al-Haram Al-Sharif, by Israeli settlers and officials under police protection. According to the statement, such actions include entering the mosque compound and raising flags within its courtyards.
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The joint declaration described these developments as a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law, warning that such actions are highly provocative and deeply concerning for Muslims around the world. The ministers called for respect for the religious and historical significance of Jerusalem’s holy sites and urged the international community to take notice of the situation.
This unified stance reflects growing concern among Muslim-majority countries regarding developments in Jerusalem, highlighting the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and respect for religious heritage in one of the world’s most sensitive regions.
