The Sunday Mail
Online Reporter
PALESTINE has condemned Israeli military forces’ attacks on worshippers at holy sites around Jerusalem.
In a statement, Palestine’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri, said the continued aggression from Israel was a violation of international law.
“The State of Palestine condemns in the strongest terms Israel’s continued provocations and aggression against both the worshippers and the sanctity of holy sites in Jerusalem, particularly in and around Al-Haram Al-Sharif,” he said.
“Israeli occupying forces’ aggression against worshippers during the holiest month of the year (Ramadan) is grave violation of historic, legal and political status quo of Jerusalem.”
Israel, he said, should be held accountable for the violations.
“The State of Palestine also condemns the unlawful detention of worshippers, followed by the forced invasion of Jewish settlers into Al-Haram Al-Sharif under the protection of Israeli occupying forces.
“Israel, the occupying power, is not committed, as it falsely claims, to either bring about calm in Jerusalem or to guarantee the freedom of religion and worship for all.
“Israel is wilfully and deliberately provoking Muslim worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan and is imposing additional punitive restrictions,” he said.
Amb Almassri appealed to the international community to ensure Israel adheres to law.
