The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, expressed concern over actions violating the status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, labeling them a threat to regional stability. In response to Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi’s plea to the UN Security Council to halt Israel’s illegal actions in Jerusalem’s sacred places, Borrell acknowledged the gravity of the situation and emphasized the need for international scrutiny.
Borrell highlighted recent provocations by Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, who led intrusive activities at Al-Aqsa Mosque and proposed the construction of a synagogue within the mosque. The move sparked outrage and debate globally.
This controversial issue has escalated, with Israeli settlers frequently storming the mosque’s courtyards under the protection of Israeli police. Extremist Jewish groups have even proposed the demolition of Al-Aqsa Mosque to build the “Third Temple” on its grounds.
In a recent development, the International Court of Justice issued a ruling on the legal implications of Israel’s occupation and its impact on Palestinian territories since 1967, paving the way for further international scrutiny on the matter.