Amman: The foreign ministers of the Arab Ministerial Committee have emphasized the necessity to confront Israeli policies and actions aimed at altering the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of occupied Jerusalem. The committee, which comprises Arab states, held a meeting in Amman, reaffirming their unified position against the ongoing Israeli policies that affect Jerusalem and its holy sites.
According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the meeting was attended by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States and the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, highlighted Israel's violations of holy sites and freedom of worship, asserting that Al-Aqsa Mosque is solely a place of worship for Muslims. Safadi called for firm international action to halt Israeli violations.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Farsin Aghabekian Shahin warned of the dangerous stage Jerusalem is facing due to ongoing conflict and settlement activities. Shahin stressed the need for a collective rescue plan to preserve the city's identity and support Palestinian resilience. She condemned the acceleration of Israeli colonial policies and emphasized that the international community's lack of accountability has emboldened Israel's actions.
Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, expressed concern over Israeli plans to alter the historical and demographic status of Jerusalem. Fahmy called for a diplomatic and media campaign to expose these plans and warned of the potential for religious conflict. He emphasized the importance of supporting Jerusalemites and maintaining the city's cultural and religious identity.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged the international community to take steps against violations in Gaza and the West Bank and stressed the nullity of actions altering the status of holy sites. Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar echoed the need for decisive action against settlement expansion and demographic change.
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf highlighted the systematic Israeli efforts to undermine Jerusalem's legal status and demographic composition. He called for strengthening Palestinian institutions and preserving the city's identity. Tunisian Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti emphasized the spiritual and cultural significance of Jerusalem, advocating for a collective commitment to protect its identity and support Palestinian rights.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty warned of the crossroads facing the Palestinian issue, stressing the need for a just solution to achieve regional stability. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein condemned Israeli violations in Jerusalem, underscoring the importance of respecting UN resolutions and protecting the city's status.
The ministers collectively reiterated their support for the historic Hashemite custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites and called for unified Arab and Islamic efforts to safeguard the city's identity and ensure the rights of the Palestinian people.