Egypt on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. In a statement issued by Foreign Ministry, Egypt said that this step represents both a dangerous escalation and an unacceptable provocation. It serves as a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and undermines the historical and legal status quo in East Jerusalem. It stressed that the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, in its entirety, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims, and that any attempts to impose a new reality are unacceptable. In essence, this vision is based on the idea of ​​demolishing Al-Aqsa Mosque and rebuilding what they call the “Third Temple,” which, he said, explains the escalating pace of incursions and measures on the ground.

Source: Egypt Independent April 08, 2026 09:41 UTC