CAIRO – 15 April 2022: Egypt's top Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, denounced on Thursday Israeli attacks against Palestinians along with storming al Aqsa Mosque.
Al-Azhar also condemned what it described as the ‘international community shameful silent’ to these attacks
Al-Azhar extended its sincere condolences and sincere sympathy to the Palestinian people and the families of the martyrs, calling God to bless and forgive them. Al-Azhar also prayed to God to preserve Palestine, and protect Al-Aqsa Mosque from any harm.
On April 13, Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Ahmed Hafez strongly condemned the escalating violence in Palestinian territories in the past few days and the expansion of the Israeli military operations in a number of Palestinian cities and villages.
The spokesman also condemned the excessive use of force against the Palestinians that left scores of them dead and injured.
In a press statement, Hafez reiterated categorical rejection of calls to storm Al Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan.
He necessitated containing these serious and escalating developments which could lead to more tension between the Palestinians and the Israelis.