Description
Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Ash-Sharif holds immense religious, historical and cultural significance for
Muslims worldwide. For Palestinians, it also has symbolic significance which highlights the interplay between religion, politics, and territorial control. In recent year, it has increasingly become a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with frequent tension and clashes as it faces unprecedented threats by Israeli attempts aimed at altering its status and control, and even allowing non-Muslim prayer there. To avoid further violence and escalation, Israeli violations must be addressed and the protection of this holy site ensured, with adherence to international law and an international commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms of Palestinians.
