Cairo, Egypt – The Arab League strongly condemned the burning of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in the village of Tell, south of Nablus in the West Bank, by a group of Israeli settlers, considering the incident a deliberate attack on places of worship and a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and human rights principles, especially freedom of religion and the protection of holy sites.
Details of the conviction
In an official statement, the university explained that settlers’ targeting of holy sites constitutes a dangerous escalation that undermines peace efforts and fuels violence, holding the international community and the United Nations legally and morally responsible for these violations. The university called for practical steps to be taken to stop these repeated attacks, ensure the protection of places of worship, and hold those responsible accountable.
recurring context
This condemnation comes after a series of attacks on holy sites in the Palestinian territories, including the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the performance of provocative Talmudic rituals under the protection of the occupation forces, in addition to attempts to alter the status quo of the Ibrahimi Mosque in the Old City. The League of Arab States affirms on every occasion its full commitment to protecting Palestinian holy sites and its rejection of any violations or changes that would prejudice the existing historical and legal status quo.
International Call
The university stressed the need for the international community to intervene urgently and effectively to stop the repeated Israeli escalation, protect the rights of Palestinians to practice their religious rites safely, and hold accountable all those who threaten peace and security in the region.
