President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Isaac Herzog of Israel. The call addressed the Israeli security forces raid against al-Aqsa Mosque, their attack on the Qibla Masjid and their harsh attitude towards people at sacred places.
President Erdoğan stressed that the incidents were wounding the conscience of the entire humanity as well as of Muslims, and that it was impossible for them to remain silent in the face of the provocations and threats against the status and spirituality of al-Aqsa Mosque.
President Erdoğan stated that the tension, which had spread to Gaza and Lebanon as well, should not be allowed to escalate during this sensitive period when Ramadan coincided with Pesach.
President Erdoğan underscored that radical Jewish groups’ call for raid against al-Aqsa Mosque was increasing reactions and concerns. Also, President Erdoğan said that it was important to take necessary measures especially during the i’tikaaf period, which will start on April 11, in order for Muslims to conduct their worship without any problem.
Noting that these incidents, which take place every Ramadan, should not be allowed to become the fate of the region, President Erdoğan said that they stood ready to do their part to get to the bottom of the problem and take steps aimed at establishing a just and lasting peace.