The Government of the Maldives has strongly condemned the actions of the Israeli National Security Minister, who entered and prayed within the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government described the act as a clear violation of international law, the sanctity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the longstanding status quo governing one of the holiest sites of the Islamic Ummah.

The Maldives called on the international community to take urgent and decisive measures to prevent such repeated provocations and to protect the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque. It stated that these actions deeply offend the sentiments of Muslims around the world.

The statement reaffirmed the Maldives’ unwavering support for the Palestinian people and called for immediate international action to protect Islamic religious sites and uphold the legitimate rights of Palestinians.