Widespread Arab and Islamic condemnations of  Ben Gvir's storming  of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The storming of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Minister of National Security in the Israeli occupation government, Itamar Ben Gvir, on Monday evening sparked a wave of Arab and Islamic anger, amid warnings of serious repercussions on the religious, historical and legal situation in occupied Jerusalem.

The condemnations came at a time when Israeli authorities continue to close Al-Aqsa Mosque for the 38th consecutive day, under the pretext of a "state of emergency" declared since the start of the US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.

Turkey: Direct targeting of Al-Aqsa Islamic identity

The Turkish Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Ben Gvir's storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, considering the move a serious provocation and a violation of the religious and historical identity of the place.

"The violations and provocations of the Netanyahu government targeting the historical and legal identity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site reserved for Muslims only, are unacceptable," the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

It pointed out that Ben Gvir entered the mosque through the Maghreb Gate and wandered through its courtyards, stressing that protecting freedom of worship in East Jerusalem is a shared responsibility of the international community, which has been called upon to take action to stop the repeated violations.

Palestine: A blatant attack targeting the sanctity of Al-Aqsa

In Palestine, the Ministry of Awqaf described Ben Gvir's storming as a "blatant attack" that violates the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning of its danger in light of the continued closure of the mosque to worshippers.

The ministry stressed that the move represents a direct targeting of the religious and spiritual identity of the mosque, calling on Islamic, Arab and international institutions to take immediate action to defend Al-Aqsa and stop the "escalating Israeli attack" on the holy sites.

Jordan: Attack on the Hashemite Custodianship

In Jordan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs condemned the raid, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law," stressing that the move represents a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable provocation.

The ministry's official spokesman, Ambassador Fouad al-Majali, said that the raid constitutes "an attempt to impose a temporal and spatial division," stressing that "Israel has no sovereignty over Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites."

Al-Majali reiterated his condemnation of the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the restriction of freedom of worship, stressing that Al-Aqsa with its entire area of 144 dunums is a place of worship for Muslims, and that the Jordanian Al-Quds Endowments Department is the only entity authorized to manage it.

For his part, Jordanian Minister of Endowments Mohammed Al-Khalayleh described the continued closure of the mosque as a "historic crime" unprecedented in centuries, stressing that the Hashemite Custodianship continues to protect Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem despite increasing pressure.

Qatar: A provocation to Muslim sentiments

In Qatar, the Foreign Ministry condemned the raid as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims around the world."

Doha stressed the need for the international community to shoulder its moral and legal responsibilities towards Jerusalem and its holy sites, calling for confronting repeated Israeli violations.

Qatar also reiterated its firm position in support of the rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, considering the attacks on Al-Aqsa as a direct threat to regional stability.

Egypt: Dangerous Escalation

In Egypt, the Foreign Ministry condemned the raid as "a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable provocation and a flagrant violation of international law," stressing Cairo's total rejection of any practices that violate the sanctity of Islamic sanctities.

The ministry stressed that the Al-Aqsa Mosque in its entire area is a place of worship for Muslims, and that any attempts to impose a new fait accompli are "null and void."

It also expressed concern about the restrictions imposed on the entry of worshippers, warning that the continuation of these measures could lead to an explosion of the situation in Jerusalem and the region.

Cairo stressed the need to respect the historical and legal role of Islamic endowments in Jerusalem, foremost of which is the Hashemite Custodianship.