JDF Asia Pacific urges world to press Israel to open access to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Justice and Democracy Forum (JDF) Asia Pacific has called on countries around the world to urge Israel to open access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Muslims, following the prohibition of Eid prayers during Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
JDF Asia Pacific President Jazuli Juwaini stated that his organisation strongly condemns Israel’s policy of barring Palestinian Muslims from worshipping at the historic mosque in connection with the war with Iran.
“Al-Aqsa Mosque is not merely an ordinary place of worship, but holds immense historical and spiritual value for Muslims worldwide as the first qibla of Islam,” Jazuli said in a statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He described the action as a clear violation of international law and human rights that is becoming increasingly serious and repetitive. This aggressive step is seen as reflecting Israel’s growing audacity in disregarding international law and humanitarian norms.
The action, he continued, not only wounds religious freedom but also exacerbates the situation and has the potential to trigger broader tensions.
JDF Asia Pacific stated that restrictions on worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque constitute unjustifiable oppression under any circumstances.
The action is also deemed to risk igniting the anger of the global Muslim community and disrupting international security, stability, and peace.
Therefore, JDF Asia Pacific urges the United Nations Security Council and the international community to compel Israel to adhere to the rules of the status quo regarding the historic site and to respect the rights and freedoms of worship within it.
“We request that access for Muslims to Al-Aqsa Mosque be fully opened without restrictions,” Jazuli added.
In addition, JDF Asia Pacific invites countries, particularly Muslim-majority ones, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Arab League, and others, not to remain silent and to take more assertive diplomatic steps.
“JDF Asia Pacific affirms that the protection of holy sites and freedom of worship is a shared responsibility of the global community. Collective efforts are needed to ensure that justice and peace are maintained,” Jazuli concluded.