Jerusalem: The Islamic Christian Committee for the Support of Jerusalem and Holy Sites condemned the recommendations of the Israeli occupation police to restrict the access of worshipers to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan. The occupation authorities recommended allowing only ten thousand worshipers to perform Friday prayers during Ramadan.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, the Committee stated that this unprecedented decision since 1967 constitutes a dangerous precedent and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims. It is viewed as a violation of the legal and historical status of Al-Aqsa Mosque and a reflection of Israeli control over the Noble Sanctuary. The Committee emphasized that this decision violates human rights and freedom of worship, which are guaranteed by all religious and international laws.
The Committee highlighted that this decision is part of a series of Israeli violations concerning freedom of worship in Al-Aqsa Mosque. It warned that these actions could undermine the status quo, which is based on the Hashemite guardianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites. The Committee has called upon the international community to urgently intervene to stop these violations, respect Muslim rights, and allow them to practice their religious rituals freely in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Furthermore, the Committee warned the occupation authorities about the serious repercussions of these decisions and the dangerous escalation, for which the occupation will bear full responsibility. It also urged Palestinians not to comply with these invalid decisions and to remain in Al-Aqsa Mosque, resisting the occupation's attempts to restrict their right to access and pray in the sacred site.
