Amman: The foreign ministers of the Arab Ministerial Committee have emphasized the urgent need to address Israel’s policies aimed at altering the Arab, Islamic, and Christian identity of occupied Jerusalem. The meeting, held in Amman, reinforced a collective stance against the perceived threats to the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the Arab Ministerial Committee, along with the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States and foreign ministers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia, affirmed a unified position to counter Israeli policies. Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, during the meeting, criticized Israel for violating the sanctity of holy sites and restricting freedom of worship, insisting that sovereignty over Jerusalem is Palestinian.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Farsin Aghabekian Shahin highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Jerusalem amid the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. She ca
lled for a collective rescue plan to protect the city’s identity and reinforce Palestinian resilience. Shahin accused Israel of accelerating its colonial policies and stressed the need for international accountability for the occupying state’s actions.

The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Nabil Fahmy, warned of the escalating threats aimed at changing Jerusalem’s historical status. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive campaign to expose Israeli plans and prevent the transformation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict into a religious one.

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged the international community to take concrete steps to halt violations in Gaza and the West Bank. He condemned Israeli actions that challenge peace efforts and stressed the nullity of unilateral actions, including settlement construction.

Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar condemned settlement expansion and demographic changes in Palestinian territories. Algerian Foreign
Minister Ahmed Attaf described Jerusalem as facing a systematic plan aimed at altering its demographic composition, calling for support to Palestinian institutions in Jerusalem.

Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti emphasized the need to preserve Jerusalem’s identity and protect its holy sites, calling for practical steps to guarantee Palestinian rights. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty highlighted the critical juncture facing the Palestinian issue, advocating for a just solution to ensure regional stability.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein condemned Israeli violations in Jerusalem and emphasized the collective responsibility to protect the city’s historical status. The meeting concluded with a call for unified Arab efforts to support Jerusalem and its residents amidst ongoing challenges.