Islamic-Christian Committee for Support of Jerusalem and holy sites warned on Sunday of the intention of Israeli Ministry of Religious Affairs to put forward a series of legal amendments enabling settlers to perform rituals in Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Committee considered that such steps and procedures represent clear and explicit infringement against Al-Aqsa Mosque and aim to divide it, in preparation for its demolition and the construction of the alleged temple on its ruins.
It condemned the ongoing raids in Al-Aqsa courtyards, the persistent violations of the occupation government, and the international silence regarding these violations.
For his part, Secretary-General of the Committee Dr. Hanna Issa pointed to the Israeli army's intention to create a military college on the lands of Jabel Mukaber in occupied East Jerusalem, and said this scheme is designed to impose Israel's control over Al-Aqsa Mosque.
The Islamic-Christian Committee called on all those able to reach Al-Aqsa Mosque to intensify their presence in its courtyards; in order to deter the occupation and thwart its plans.
It also appealed to the international community's states, institutions and organizations to intervene and put an end to the occupation and the settlers' violations in the Mosque, stressing that the occupation forces have surpassed all red lines and have violated all international laws and norms.
