The National Muslim Leaders forum has condemned the raid on Masjid al-Aqsa saying that the attack was carried out Wednesday 05 April 2023, during the holy month of Ramadan, terming it as a ‘terrorist state’.
Muslim leaders have said that Surrounding the Al-Qibli Prayer Hall, Israeli police went up to the roof of the mosque, smashed some of the windows, and initially intervened with sound bombs against the worshippers inside after Jewish settlers called for a raid on the mosque saying that Israeli police detained around 450 worshippers from inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex.
“Israeli police armed with batons, tear gas grenades, and smoke bombs, burst into the mosque “by
force” and “beat the women and men” worshipping there. One video widely circulated on social
media showed police clubbing people on the floor inside the mosque.” Muslim leaders said.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said it had treated over 50 people, including some after their release from custody saying that Israel has made it habitual during Ramadhan, it not only intimidates Palestinian Muslims but also aims to insult and defame both them and all Muslims around the globe.
Muslim leaders have called upon the United Nations, including the Security Council, to assume its legal, moral, and humanitarian responsibilities for halting Israeli aggression and providing international protection for the Palestinian people.
The Al Aqsa mosque is one of the most sacred sites for Muslims around the world. The Muslims have however said that it’s a desecration and a blatant violation of the religious and human rights of the Palestinian people.
The group has urged the Israeli government and it’s armed forces to be held accountable for their actions and to immediately cease all hostilities against innocent civilians and worshipers terming it an act of violation of international law and human rights, calling on the international community to take urgent action to put an end violence.
“We strongly condemn the acts of killing, brutality, and violence at Al Aqsa in Jerusalem, during the
holy month of Ramadan. The desecration of the holy mosque of Al Aqsa, which is one of the most
sacred sites in Islam, is a heinous act that cannot be justified under any circumstances. We also
express our deepest concern and outrage at the disproportionate use of force against peaceful
worshippers, which included women and children.” Muslim leader’s statement read.
During this month of players, the holy month of Ramadhan is a time of peace, reflection, and spiritual growth for Muslims around the world for the Muslim community, It is deeply distressing to see such violence and brutality being perpetrated against worshippers at one of our most sacred sites.
“We call on the Israeli government to respect the rights of all worshippers at Al Aqsa and to take
immediate steps to prevent any further violence and desecration at the holy site. NAMLEF stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and reiterates its commitment to supporting their just cause for freedom, dignity, and self-determination. We call upon all people of conscience to stand with us in denouncing the senseless violence and supporting the rights of the Palestinian people.” NAMLEF says.
Finally, NAMLEF has sent condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during these
attacks and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“We believe that peace and justice can only be achieved through a just and lasting solution that
guarantees the full rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to establish their own
independent and sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital,” NAMLEF says.
