Türkiye condemns Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem
Turkish Foreign Ministry headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye in this undated file photo (AA Photo)
Türkiye condemned Israel’s raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, describing the action as a dangerous escalation in the region.
“Netanyahu’s accomplices have taken a dangerous step aimed at further escalating tensions in the region,” Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement Wednesday.
The ministry also criticized the Netanyahu government’s recent statements on expanding military operations in Gaza and continuing illegal settlements in the West Bank, calling Israel’s actions a “blatant disregard” for international law and a lack of commitment to peace.
Regarding the Escalating Aggression of the Israeli Government https://t.co/F7zYx20gj3 pic.twitter.com/reSoSdgUFk
— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) April 2, 2025
“The international community must act decisively to safeguard holy sites, prevent further escalations, and stop Israel’s efforts to expand its territory through occupation,” the ministry added.
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, along with illegal settlers, forced his way into the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in occupied East Jerusalem on Wednesday, marking a new provocation amid the ongoing war on Gaza.
