Presidency: Israeli provocations in Al-Aqsa will turn into a battlefield

10 Apr 2023 03:52pm
Jewish visitors walk protected by Israeli security forces at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, also known as the Temple Mount complex to Jews, in Jerusalem on April 9, 2023, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, also coinciding with the Jewish Passover holiday. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
Jewish visitors walk protected by Israeli security forces at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, also known as the Temple Mount complex to Jews, in Jerusalem on April 9, 2023, during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, also coinciding with the Jewish Passover holiday. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
RAMALLAH - Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesman for President Mahmoud Abbas, said on Sunday that the continuous Israeli provocations against the Al-Aqsa Mosque are "unacceptable” and will "turn its courtyards into a battlefield”, leading to a severe deterioration of the situation.

"The daily attacks against holy sites and worshipers during the holy month of Ramadan are condemned and unacceptable actions that will inflame the region and drag it into the abyss," said Abu Rudeineh.

The presidential spokesperson held the Israeli occupation’s government responsible for any potential deterioration of the situation as a result of the continued attacks on the holy sites in occupied Jerusalem, reported Palestine News Agency (WAFA).

"The Israeli occupation is trying to challenge our people’s will, but this will not discourage them.

Our people will remain steadfast, defending their land and sanctities, whatever the price," he added.

"Jerusalem, with its sanctities, is the eternal capital of the State of Palestine. All Israeli measures and US backing will not achieve security and stability." - BERNAMA-WAFA