Qatar says Israeli settler visits to Al-Aqsa risk fuelling regional tensions

Qatar on Tuesday condemned repeated visits by Israeli settlers to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, warning that the activity could contribute to heightened tensions and undermine efforts to maintain regional stability. In a statement, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as the “continued incursions by settlers” into the compound, including visits that took place on Tuesday under Israeli security protection. The ministry described the activity as an “unacceptable provocation to the sentiments of millions of Muslims around the world” and said it constituted a violation of international law and international humanitarian law. Qatar also reiterated its position that Al-Aqsa is a Muslim place of worship and rejected any unilateral measures it said were intended to alter […]