No: 1, 3 January 2023, Press Release Regarding the Raid of Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Republic Of Türkiye Ministry Of Foreign Affairs 03.01.2023

We are concerned by the provocative act by the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir on Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police and we condemn it.

We call on Israel to act responsibly to prevent such provocations that will violate the status and sanctity of holy places in Jerusalem and escalate the tension in the region.

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