Jakarta, 6 April 2023 (TDI): Indonesia vigorously condemned violence and brutality in the Al-Aqsa Mosque carried out by Israeli forces during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Indonesian Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi enunciated that this act will create an upsurge in violence in an already unstable region due to the unlawful persecution of Muslims by the Israeli forces.
Additionally, Indonesia urged action from the International Community and the UN to put an end to Israel’s numerous violations of Al-Aqsa and take concrete steps in this regard.
Indonesia has vociferously backed the Palestinian people’s rights and freedoms as well as their struggles and called upon the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on every illicit act towards Palestinian people by Israeli forces.
Indonesia has been a supporter of the Palestinian cause since at least the 1955 Bandung Conference and is in favor of a two-state settlement to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Palestinian worshippers inside the Mosque
It is pertinent to note that after Makkah and Madinah, the Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam. On Wednesday, Israeli troops stormed the Mosque and detained 350 Palestinians in sheer violation of international law.
Also read: Israeli forces attack worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque Raid
This inhuman act led to several injuries to worshippers and the incarceration of many others in the mosque, hurting the sentiments of Muslims around the world. The mosque is frequently the target of attacks by Israeli security forces & Jewish settlers.
