OIC Strongly Denounces Attacks Against Al-Aqsa Mosque Worshippers

Muslim worshippers clean-up debris following clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, on April 15, 2022. (AFP)
Muslim worshippers clean-up debris following clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, on April 15, 2022. (AFP)
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OIC Strongly Denounces Attacks Against Al-Aqsa Mosque Worshippers

Muslim worshippers clean-up debris following clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, on April 15, 2022. (AFP)
Muslim worshippers clean-up debris following clashes between Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli police at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, on April 15, 2022. (AFP)

Secretariat General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly denounced on Friday the Israeli forces' storming ad closure of the gates of Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

At least 152 worshippers were injured in the unrest and hundreds were arrested.

The OIC deemed the developments a dangerous escalation, an attack against the entire Islamic nation and a flagrant violation of the international resolutions and charters.

It held Israel responsible for the repercussions of such daily crimes and offenses against the Palestinian people and their territories.

The OIC called on the United Nations Security Council to shoulder its responsibility to protect the Palestinian people, as well as the sacred places, and prevent future Israeli Israeli attacks that fuel extremism, religious divisions and instability in the region.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)
Saudi Arabia reiterates its continued support for the Yemeni government and people. (Asharq al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the agreement announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, between the Yemeni government and the Houthi group.
The agreement was reached on Tuesday between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and the national airlines, Yemenia.
The Saudi foreign Ministry stressed Riyadh’s unwavering support for Yemen, its government and people, expressing keenness on de-escalation.
In a statement on its X account on Wednesday, the Ministry said it looks forward to the Yemeni parties sitting for dialogue under the patronage of the UN envoy's office to discuss all economic and humanitarian issues in the hopes of paving the way for a comprehensive political solution for the Yemeni crisis.