UAE Condemns Israeli Al-Aqsa Actions
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 01, 2026
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The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection and the raising of the Israeli flag within the site. The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs called these actions a 'provocation and an unacceptable act of extremism,' emphasizing the need to respect the historical and legal status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque. The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its support for Jordan's custodial role over the mosque and urged Israeli authorities to halt escalatory actions to prevent further instability. The statement also called on the international community to intensify efforts for a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, fulfilling the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent sovereign Palestinian state. Omar Rajoub of the Palestine — Quds Governorate described these practices as part of a systematic Israeli policy aimed at imposing new realities and undermining the mosque's status.
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