Egypt intensified its diplomatic criticism of Israel for a second consecutive day, issuing a statement condemning settler visits to Al-Aqsa Mosque and expressing concern over developments in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Egypt condemned what it described as “repeated and provocative incursions” by Israeli settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection, as well as practices that it said violate the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem.
The ministry also criticised ongoing Israeli actions in Jerusalem and the West Bank, citing settler incursions, arrests, and attacks on Palestinians and their property. Egypt said these actions constitute violations of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
In its statement, Egypt warned that continued escalation could further increase tensions and reduce prospects for stability in the Palestinian territories and the wider region, particularly amid disputes surrounding religious sites and Jerusalem’s status.
Cairo called on the international community to take action to halt what it described as ongoing violations and to ensure respect for the historical and legal status of holy sites in Jerusalem.
The statement followed a separate Egyptian criticism issued the previous day regarding Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
According to political observers cited in the report, the increasingly strong language used by Egypt reflects growing concern in Cairo that Israel’s aggression in Gaza, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Lebanon could contribute to a broader regional escalation.
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