Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Yemen condemn Ben-Gvir’s storming of Aqsa Mosque

• Jordan condemned the incursion as a violation of international law and the mosque’s historic and legal status quo.
• Egypt warned that continued incursions threaten regional stability.
• Qatar described the incident as a provocation to Muslims worldwide.
• Yemen called for firm international measures to halt violations at the holy site.

Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and Yemen condemned ‘Israeli’ National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s storming of the Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday,Oct. 26, accompanied by groups of settlers under ‘Israeli’ police protection.

The four governments denounced the incursion as a violation of international law and the established historical and legal status quo at the holy site, urging the international community to take action to prevent further violations.

Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates described the incident as a “blatant violation” of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as an unacceptable escalation. Ministry spokesperson Fuad Majali warned against attempts to alter the status quo by dividing the site temporally or spatially.

Amman also reiterated that ‘Israel’ has no sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem or its Islamic and Christian holy sites. It called on the international community to pressure ‘Israel’ to halt its practices and stop restricting worshippers’ access to the mosque.

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Ben-Gvir’s incursion alongside hundreds of settlers, describing it as a violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and the established status quo in occupied East Jerusalem.

Cairo warned that repeated incursions risk inflaming tensions and undermining regional stability. It rejected attempts to change or divide the compound and called on the international community to uphold relevant international resolutions and work to halt such actions.

Qatar also condemned the incursion, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law and an unacceptable provocation to millions of Muslims worldwide.

In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency, the Qatari Foreign Ministry stressed that Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. It warned that continued violations and provocations could fuel further violence and instability, calling for urgent international action to compel ‘Israel’ to stop violations against Palestinians and their holy sites.

Doha also reaffirmed its support for Palestinian statehood based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital.

Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates likewise strongly condemned the incursion, calling it a violation of international law and the existing historical and legal status quo at the compound, as well as an unacceptable provocation and desecration of the site’s sanctity.

The ministry warned of the potential consequences for regional security and stability and urged the international community to take firm measures to stop such violations. It reiterated Yemen’s support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

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