Eight Arab and Islamic countries have formally condemned Israel’s closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, calling the move an unprecedented and illegal violation of Islamic holy sites and international law. The Al-Aqsa Mosque closure comes at a moment of extreme regional tension as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second week, with critics arguing that Israel is using the cover of the broader conflict to advance long-standing objectives regarding the Al-Aqsa Mosque Israel control dispute. The condemnations reflect deep alarm across the Muslim world about the Al-Aqsa…
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