Arab and Muslim countries have launched a plan to protect the holy sites in Jerusalem.

Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim countries have agreed to establish a permanent mechanism to document and convey to the international community the violations being committed by Israel in occupied East Jerusalem and its Islamic and Christian holy sites. Al Jazeera reported on this.

 

According to the joint statement adopted at the conclusion of the meeting held in Jordan, a special media platform will be launched to highlight Israel's actions against holy sites and worshippers. Through it, information will be conveyed to international organizations and the global public.

 

The meeting was attended by Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmad Abul Gheit, members of the Arab Ministerial Committee on Jerusalem, as well as representatives of Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. They called on the international community to take immediate practical action to halt Israel's measures in Jerusalem and its holy sites.

 

The joint statement condemned Israel's policies aimed at altering Jerusalem's Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity, as well as its legal and demographic status. Israel's actions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other religious sites were assessed as attempts to undermine the historical and legal status.

 

Participants also condemned restrictions on Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, interference in the activities of churches, and attacks against clergy.

 

The ministers also proposed holding a joint meeting of the foreign ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League within the framework of the high-level session of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. The situation in Jerusalem and its holy sites will be discussed there.