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Maldives Republic | 1 year, 9 months ago | concerned

Maldives Condemns Israeli Minister’s Call to Build Synagogue Inside Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Maldives strongly condemned an Israeli minister's call to build a synagogue inside Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Foreign Ministry stated that such provocative statements undermine ceasefire efforts and risk fueling religious conflict. The Maldives urged the international community to intervene to prevent changes to the legal status of Jerusalem and protect Palestinian rights. It reiterated support for a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital. The statement noted that Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed 40,534 people and wounded 93,778 since October 7, 2023, and that a large raid in the West Bank is ongoing.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 3 months ago | concerned

Israel Restricts Palestinian Access to Al-Aqsa Mosque During Ramadan

Israel imposed restrictions on West Bank worshippers entering Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan, with about 35,000 gathering for prayers. Jordan expressed concern, warning of dangerous escalation. Two Palestinian men, Muhammad Jaber and Tawfiq Aed Fawaz Hussein, were shot and killed by Israeli military near Attil. Israeli airstrikes also hit Baalbek, Lebanon. WHO delivered aid to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, but 2,000 medical workers face famine. Two children died of malnutrition at Kamal Adwan Hospital. UNRWA head reported Israel turned back an aid truck due to medical scissors. US expressed concern over Rafah invasion. CIA Director William Burns visited the Middle East for ceasefire talks. Since October 7, 31,045 Palestinians killed, 72,654 wounded, over 75% of civilian infrastructure destroyed. Israel accused of using starvation as a war crime.