Amman: Jordan hosted a pivotal meeting on Wednesday, focusing on the escalating Israeli measures and violations in occupied Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites, aiming to coordinate a collective response to these issues.
According to Jordan News Agency, the gathering included foreign ministers from Arab member states of the Arab Ministerial Committee, which is dedicated to mobilizing international efforts against illegal Israeli actions in Jerusalem. Also present were representatives from the Arab League, and the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia. This assembly aimed to address the increasing Israeli activities that could potentially lead to further regional conflict.
The meeting resulted in a joint statement condemning Israeli actions that alter the Arab Islamic and Christian identity of occupied Jerusalem, emphasizing that such measures are null and void under international law. The participants reaffirmed that East Jerusalem is part of the occupied Palestinian territory, designating it as the capital of an independent Palestinian state, in line with international law and a two-state solution.
The statement also highlighted the condemnation of Israeli incursions and restrictions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, emphasizing that the site is exclusively for Muslim worship. The participants underscored support for the Hashemite Custodianship over Jerusalem's holy sites and the resilience of Jerusalemites in facing these challenges.
Furthermore, the statement warned that Israeli actions are provoking a religious conflict affecting global peace and called for immediate international intervention to halt these activities. The participants rejected any unilateral decisions altering Jerusalem's legal status, urging nations to reverse such actions.
Finally, the meeting proposed the establishment of a sustainable mechanism to document Israeli violations and called for a joint ministerial session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States at the United Nations General Assembly in September to further discuss these pressing issues.