The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a strong statement on Tuesday criticizing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s appearance this week on the Har Habayis.
Ben Gvir is known for regularly visiting Har Habayis. His most recent visit, which took place on Monday, was to commemorate Yom Yerushalayim—the day Israel reclaimed ancient Jewish areas in Yerushalayim, Yehudah, and Shomron after being attacked by surrounding Arab countries during the Six Day War.
In its statement, Qatar accused Israel of provoking Muslims across the globe, declaring, “the repeated attempts by the occupation to undermine the religious and historical status of the Al-Aqsa Mosque constitute a provocation to more than a billion Muslims around the world.”
The Qatari Foreign Ministry further alleged that Israel’s actions in what it refers to as “the occupied Palestinian territories,” including “the brutal and ongoing war of mass destruction in the Gaza Strip,” would cause greater instability, intensify regional violence, and undercut the possibility of a viable two-state solution and lasting peace.
Qatar ended its statement by demanding that the global community intervene immediately and decisively, saying it must compel Israel to uphold the rulings and resolutions of international organizations.
{Matzav.com Israel}