Maldives Condemns Israeli Settler Incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

The Maldives government has issued a strong condemnation following repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli extremist settlers. In a formal statement, the government denounced the raising of the Israeli flag within the compound, noting that these actions were carried out under the protection of Israeli occupation forces. According to the government, these incursions, coupled with stringent restrictions placed on worshippers attempting to access the mosque, constitute a blatant violation of international law. The Maldives characterized these moves as deliberate provocations intended to undermine the sanctity, legal status, and profound historical and religious significance of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The statement emphasized that the disregard for the longstanding status quo governing one of the holiest sites of the Islamic Ummah is unacceptable. Consequently, the Maldives has called upon the international community to implement urgent and decisive measures to hold Israel accountable for continuous and gross human rights violations. Reaffirming its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, the Maldives urged global leaders to take immediate action to protect Islamic religious sites. The government stressed the necessity of upholding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and ensuring the protection of sacred spaces from political provocation and occupation.