HE Dr Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned allowing extremists and an Israeli Knesset member to storm Al Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police, warning of the deterioration of the situation in light of allowing the provocative and escalating march in the occupied Jerusalem. His Excellency considered the new developments as a flagrant violation and a denounced behaviour as well as a dangerous escalation.
His Excellency the Secretary General stressed the need for Israel to respect the historical, legal and religious situation in the occupied Jerusalem and its sanctities as well as to stop all illegal measures, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities to preserve the safety of Al Aqsa Mosque.
Furthermore, His Excellency urged Israel to abide by its obligations as an occupying power in accordance with international humanitarian law.