Top Arab, Muslim diplomats launch plan to protect Jerusalem religious sites

States warn Israeli violations may spark religious conflict, jeopardising regional and global peace and security.Published On 5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have agreed to establish a permanent mechanism to document and expose Israeli violations in occupied East Jerusalem and at its Islamic and Christian holy sites.A joint declaration adopted at a meeting in Jordan on Wednesday said plans include a media platform to broadcast Israeli violations against holy sites and worshippers and bring them to the attention of international organisations and the global public.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3More than 4,200 Israelis storm Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalemlist 2 of 3Arab and Muslim countries condemn Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosquelist 3 of 3Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of electionend of listParticipants, including members of the Arab ministerial committee on Jerusalem, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and representatives of Turkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia – called for immediate international action to halt Israeli measures in Jerusalem and at its holy sites.The joint declaration condemne...