The Higher Presidential Committee of Church Affairs in Palestine condemned on Tuesday the decision by the Israeli Justice Ministry to register ownership of Palestinian land adjacent to Al-Aqsa Mosque, Petra News Agency has reported.
The committee said that this measure is part of Israel’s plan to control the holy city and Judaize it in preparation for establishing more illegal facts on the ground.
“Israel and its extremist settlers adopt gangland tactics to impose their control over the neighborhoods of the holy city,” the committee explained.
“This is a dangerous escalation that undermines the regional and international efforts to bring peace. It will ignite the whole region.”
Haaretz: Israel Moves to Register Lands Near Al-Aqsa Using Funds Earmarked for Palestinianshttps://t.co/9xdppW0gM8
— Lara Friedman (@LaraFriedmanDC) June 27, 2022
The church officials accused Israel of using “illegal ways” to control vital areas in occupied Jerusalem’s Old City, naming Al-Khalil Gate, Omar Bin Al-Khattab Square and the Petra and Imperial Hotels. They cited the Israeli plans and attempts to expel the Palestinian residents of Jabal Al-Mukabber, Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah.
“Muslim and Christian Palestinians will remain resilient in their capital, Jerusalem,” they insisted, “and will defend it with their blood. They will also defend their legacy and history in the holy city.”
Photos | Palestinians participate in several activities in the village of Lifta, near the occupied Jerusalem against the Israeli judaization plans. pic.twitter.com/Y93O2mXoFv
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) June 18, 2021
The committee called for the international community and the Arab governments to put pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to stop their crimes against the Palestinians, their land, and their holy sites.
(MEMO, PC, Social Media)
