Post: Arab Ministers Unite to Confront Israeli Policies in Jerusalem

Amman: The foreign ministers of the Arab Ministerial Committee emphasized the necessity of addressing Israel's policies aimed at altering the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of occupied Jerusalem. The committee, composed of foreign ministers from Arab states, convened in Amman to express a unified stance against Israeli measures in Jerusalem and its holy sites. According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the meeting was also attended by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, as well as foreign ministers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi highlighted Israel's violations of the sanctity of holy sites, stressing the absence of sovereignty for occupiers over occupied land, and called on the international community to halt Israeli violations in Jerusalem. Palestinian Foreign Minister Farsin Aghabekian Shahin described Jerusalem as facing severe Israeli targeting, exacerbated by the Gaza confl ict and settler violence in the West Bank. She urged for a collective rescue plan with clear mechanisms to protect Jerusalem's identity and enhance Palestinian resilience, while appreciating international support for Jerusalem. Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil Fahmy, warned of escalating threats to Jerusalem's historical, legal, and demographic status. Fahmy emphasized the need for a comprehensive diplomatic and media campaign to counter Israeli plans and highlighted the Arab League's concern over attempts to divide Al-Aqsa Mosque temporally and spatially. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called for international action against Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank, condemning unilateral actions such as settlement construction. Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of halting settlement expansion and demographic changes in Palestinian territories. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and Tunisian Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti both calle d for reinforcing Palestinian institutions in Jerusalem and preserving its cultural and religious identity. They emphasized the significance of collective Arab and Islamic efforts to protect Jerusalem and uphold Palestinian rights. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty highlighted the pivotal moment for the Palestinian issue, stressing that peace and conflict resolution are crucial for regional stability. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein condemned Israeli violations in Jerusalem and underscored the collective responsibility to respect UN resolutions and protect Jerusalem's historical status. The Arab Ministerial Committee's meeting reflects a collective determination among member states to confront Israeli policies and ensure the protection of Jerusalem's identity and holy sites.