Ramallah (UNA/WAFA) – Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh met on Sunday with the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories, Head of the Supreme Fatwa Council, and preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, to discuss the latest developments in Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, in light of the escalating Israeli occupation measures and its targeting of holy sites and religious figures..
During the meeting, the Sheikh stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts at all levels to protect the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and preserve its religious, historical, and legal status, and to confront the occupation's illegitimate measures in the capital, Jerusalem, affirming that these measures do not change the fact that Jerusalem and its holy sites are an integral part of the land of the State of Palestine..
The Sheikh condemned the occupation government's exploitation of the wars and tensions in the region in an attempt to impose new realities on the ground in Jerusalem and change the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning of the danger of continuing these policies and their repercussions on security and stability in the region..
He praised the national and religious role played by the Palestinian Dar al-Ifta institution, and its educational and spiritual efforts in promoting religious awareness, consolidating the values of moderation and tolerance, and maintaining social security and civil peace..
For his part, the Grand Mufti briefed the Vice President on the latest developments in the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the measures and practices taking place in the city of Jerusalem that target the mosque, its visitors, and its religious authorities.
He stressed the need to continue national, religious, and diplomatic efforts to protect the mosque, preserve its identity and status, and confront the occupation's attempts to impose a new reality in the holy city..
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