Egypt condemns Israeli official's entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque, warns against altering its identity
Egypt's foreign ministry denounced an Israeli official and settlers entering Al-Aqsa Mosque, urging respect for the site's legal and historical status.
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AIEgypt has strongly condemned the entry of an Israeli official and a group of settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, describing it as a violation of Islamic holy sites and a provocation to Muslims worldwide.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to uphold the historical and legal status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The ministry warned against any attempts to alter the Arab and Islamic identity of Jerusalem or to impose new realities on the holy sites.
The statement emphasized the importance of respecting Islamic holy places and refraining from actions that could escalate tensions in the region.