LONDON: Foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries condemned Israel on Thursday over “escalating actions” after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined thousands of extremist Jews in one of the largest incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia issued a joint statement denouncing “provocative acts” at the holy site, including the raising of the Israeli flag inside the mosque compound and the installation of two police tents.

Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan on Thursday issued a joint statement condemning...

Foreign ministers from UAE, Saudi Arabia and key Muslim nations denounce Israeli escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque and urge protection of Jerusalem holy sites.