Egypt has sharply denounced recent statements by Israeli settler groups urging the bombing of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem, a site deeply sacred to Muslims and also important to Jews and Christians.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a firm statement rejecting the remarks made by these groups. Cairo described the language used as extreme and dangerous, warning that such talk could lead to greater unrest in an already fragile region. The ministry reaffirmed Egypt’s full opposition to any form of violence or provocation targeting religious sites.
Egypt stressed the urgency of stopping ongoing violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque area, which lies in the heart of occupied East Jerusalem. Authorities there warned against any form of attack on Islamic or Christian holy places, saying such actions risk triggering broader conflict.
The statement also called on world powers and international organizations to step in. Egypt urged immediate intervention to stop what it described as Israel’s repeated breaches of international law and to prevent a deeper crisis from unfolding in the region.
This latest condemnation adds to growing concerns across the Arab world about tensions surrounding Jerusalem’s holy sites. The Al-Aqsa Mosque remains a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and any threats against it are seen as highly inflammatory.