Eight Arab, Islamic countries condemn Israeli closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Edna MohamedMarch 12, 2026 at 01:04 AM

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For twelve consecutive days as of March 12, 2026, Israel has closed the Al-Aqsa Mosque and restricted movement in Jerusalem's Old City. Eight Arab and Islamic countries – Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Turkiye, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates – have condemned the closure, citing it as a violation of international law and the status quo. The countries reject Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem and its holy sites, asserting that the Al-Aqsa Mosque is exclusively for Muslims and under the jurisdiction of the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. The nations are calling for Israel to immediately reopen the mosque, remove access restrictions, and cease obstructing Muslim worshippers. They are also urging the international community to compel Israel to end its violations.

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Ramadan 50% Turkiye 60% Indonesia 60% Pakistan 60% Saudi Arabia 60% Egypt 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Qatar 70% Jordan ×270% Jerusalem ×480% Israel ×790% Al-Aqsa Mosque ×795%

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al-aqsa mosque 100% israeli closure 80% old city of jerusalem 70% muslim worshippers 60% occupied jerusalem 50% access restrictions 50% international law 50% palestinian access 40% islamic holy sites 40%