Muslim countries condemn Israel's 'unjustified' closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Muslim countries condemn Israel's 'unjustified' closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 03/12/2026 - 13:10 Eight foreign ministers called the ban a 'flagrant violation to international law' and 'the historical and legal status quo' of the Muslim holy site The Al-Aqsa Mosque complex in the Old City of Jerusalem is pictured on 18 June 2023 (AFP) Off Eight Muslim-majority countries have condemned Israel's "unjustified" closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Muslim holy month of R