The Maldives government has strongly condemned the continued incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli extremist settlers and the raising of the Israeli flag within the compound under the protection of Israeli occupation forces.
In a statement, the government said such actions, along with the restrictions imposed on worshippers seeking access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, constitute a blatant violation of international law. It said the actions represent a deliberate provocation aimed at undermining the sanctity, legal status, and historical and religious significance of Al-Aqsa mosque.
The government reiterated its call on the international community to take urgent and decisive measures to hold Israel accountable for its continuous gross human rights violations and its blatant disregard for the longstanding status quo governing one of the holiest sites of the Islamic Ummah.
The Maldives also reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and called for urgent international action to protect Islamic religious sites and uphold the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.