Israel’s Arab Party Mulls Quitting Coalition Over Al-Aqsa Mosque Tensions

JERUSALEM, Apr 18 (NNN-PNA) – Israel’s Islamic party of Ra’am, said yesterday that, it considered quitting the coalition government, led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, to protest against the police actions at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Ra’am party, told the Israeli-Arab A-Shams Radio that his party, which…

Iran Says Interactions With Israel Can’t Ensure Arab States’ Security

TEHRAN, Apr 18 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri, yesterday criticised some Arab states for normalising ties with Israel, saying, interactions with Israel can not ensure these countries’ security. History has proven that aggression and occupation will never lead to order, stability and calm, Bagheri told a meeting…

Jordan Says Israel Bears Full Responsibility For Escalated Tensions At Al-Aqsa Mosque

AMMAN, Apr 18 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan said yesterday that, Israel bears full responsibility for the “serious repercussions” of the escalated tensions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, according to a statement by the foreign ministry. Israel’s continuous steps to change the historical and legal status quo of Al-Aqsa Mosque,…

Turkish President Condemns Israel’s Raid On Al-Aqsa Mosque Worshippers

ANKARA, Apr 18 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, yesterday condemned Israel’s actions, against Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, during his phone call with his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas. “During our conversation, I expressed that I strongly condemn Israel’s interventions against the worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque,…

Establishing Palestinian State Only Solution To Conflict With Israel: Spokesman

RAMALLAH, Apr 17 (NNN-WAFA) – The only solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is to establish a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, Palestinian presidential spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, told reporters yesterday. “Any proposal, whether it is a state with temporary borders, or an entity or a state lacking…

Pakistan condemns Israeli assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, April 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Pakistan joined in the chorous of condemnation by Muslim nations following Friday’s Israeli assault on the Al-Aqsa Mosque as tensions prevail in Jerusalem. “This highly condemnable assault on worshippers, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is an egregious violation of…

Iran Condemns Israeli Operations At Al-Aqsa Mosque

TEHRAN, Apr 16 (NNN-IRNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry, yesterday, strongly condemned Israeli forces’ operations at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, during the holy month of Ramadan, which left more than 100 Palestinians wounded. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, said, the incident is a sign of “the liveliness and glory…

Clashes Erupt At Al-Aqsa Mosque In Jerusalem, Over 100 Palestinians Injured

JERUSALEM, Apr 16 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinians clashed with Israeli police forces yesterday, at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, leaving more than 100 Palestinians wounded. “Hundreds of rioters participated in the clashes,” the Israeli police said in a statement. According to Palestinian health officials, over 100 Palestinians have been injured,…

Abbas Calls For Int’l Protection To Palestinians

RAMALLAH, Apr 15 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, yesterday, called on the international community to provide protection to the Palestinian people, amid a significant Israeli escalation of tension in the West Bank. It was reported that, Abbas made the remarks during his meeting with Sven Koopmans, European Union’s special…

Another Palestinian Killed By Israeli Soldiers In West Bank: Health Ministry

RAMALLAH, Apr 14 (NNN-WAFA) – A third Palestinian young man was killed by Israeli soldiers yesterday, during clashes in the town of Sliwad, north-east of the West Bank city of Ramallah, said the Palestinian Ministry of Health and eyewitnesses. Israeli soldiers shot and killed 20-year-old Omar Ellian, and wounded six…
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