Al-Azhar grand imam calls for urgent mediation committee to end regional conflicts

Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the grand imam of Al-Azhar, has called for an immediate and comprehensive halt to warfare and destruction in the region, urging dialogue and wisdom to resolve disputes. He proposed the formation of an urgent mediation and de-escalation committee, including representatives from Arab and Islamic countries, to help contain crises and bring opposing parties closer together.

In an official statement posted on Al-Azhar's account on the X platform, the institution said the appeal stems from its historical and religious responsibility toward Arab and Islamic causes, especially amid ongoing conflicts that threaten regional security, drain resources, and claim innocent lives.

Al-Tayeb called on Arab and Islamic nations to uphold religious, Arab, and historical bonds, and to prioritize reason and dialogue. He warned that division and infighting weaken the ummah and squander its achievements and resources, at a time when unity, the protection of lives, and safeguarding the future of coming generations are most needed.

The statement explained that the proposed mediation committee would include wise and respected figures from across Arab and Islamic countries, tasked with urgently defusing crises, narrowing differences, and working to end disputes in a way that preserves national security, sovereignty, and civilian lives.

Al-Azhar affirmed its readiness to make every possible effort to support the committee's work and promote de-escalation and reconciliation. The institution expressed confidence that the concerned parties can overcome differences, prioritize the public good, save lives, and spare the region further suffering from wars and conflicts.  

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