JAKARTA – Indonesia’s foreign ministry condemns the incursion of Israel’s minister to the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex recently, saying that was ‘an act of provocation’.
The ministry warned such a move could trigger further tensions and ignite a new cycle of violence in Palestine.
“Indonesia urges Israel to respect the mutually agreed status quo and refrain from acts and provocations that tarnish the sanctity of holy sites in Jerusalem,” it said in a statement.
The ministry also calls on the international community, in particular the United Nations, to insist Israel stop all actions that impact stability and security in the region.
“Indonesia once again emphasises the importance of the Palestine-Israel peace process based on the two-state solution in line with internationally agreed parameters,” the statement read.
It was reported that Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Al-Aqsa Mosque compound guarded by Israeli police on Tuesday, his first holy site visit since taking office as national security minister last week. – Bernama
