Türkiye Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Extremist Groups
Turkish Foreign Ministry calls on the international community to take deterrent action against what it describes as violations of Al-Aqsa's historical and legal status.
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Türkiye has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem by groups it described as Israeli extremists, according to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry reported by Anadolu Agency.
The ministry said such actions violate the historical and legal status of the site, which is administered under a long-standing arrangement known as the status quo. It called on the international community to take deterrent measures against what it characterized as Israeli practices at the compound.
Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in Jerusalem's Old City, is one of the holiest sites in Islam and sits within a complex also considered sacred in Judaism. Access to and activity at the site has repeatedly been a source of tension and diplomatic friction in the region.
Türkiye has previously and repeatedly voiced concern over incidents at the mosque compound, and the latest statement reiterates the government's position that the international community bears responsibility for preserving the site's legal and historical character.
The Foreign Ministry did not provide further details on the specific incident in the statement as reported.
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- Türkiye condemns Israeli extremist groups’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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