Turkish Foreign Ministry issues formal statement against Israeli minister and settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Turkey's Foreign Ministry condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem by an Israeli minister accompanied by a group of settlers.
The Turkish official statement came in the wake of the incident, which the Foreign Ministry described as provocative and a violation of Islamic sanctities.
The move comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions surrounding sacred sites in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Turkey's Foreign Ministry has formally condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister and settlers, describing it as a blatant violation of Islamic holy sites and a dangerous provocative escalation that contravenes international norms and the historical legal status of the mosque.
The escalation in Jerusalem reflects mounting tensions that could affect regional stability and diplomatic relations, and Turkey's position indicates a growing clash over sovereignty and access to Islamic holy sites that could impact peace negotiations and diplomatic tracks.
Mehmet Yılmaz