Israel Increases Efforts to Change Status Quo of Jerusalem

Ramallah, MINA – Palestinian Authority says Israel Increases efforts to change the status quo of Jerusalem, including holy sites.

The efforts were led by Israeli right-wing parties under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Palestine revealed that under Netanyahu government, Israel implemented Jewish project in Jerusalem. The aim of the project is not only to change demographic composition but also the status quo of the holy city.

“This Judaization campaign has increased in light of America’s unprecedented and unlimited support,” Palestinian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday, quoted by Middle East Monitor.

According to Palestinians, Israel has confidence to complete its mission regarding the future of Jerusalem.

“So that Israel is taking punitive steps and pressuring the people of Jerusalem to push them out of the city,” Palestinian Foreign Ministry said.

Palestinians also see that Israel is trying to ignite divisions in Al-Aqsa Mosque complex. They believe that it is Israel’s strategy before fully controlling the complex.

Last month, Israel inaugurated the tunnel that was named “Pilgrimage Path”. The tunnel stretches between Wadi Hilweh Silwan neighborhood to Western Wall, just outside Al-Aqsa Mosque complex.

Islamic Cooperation Organization (OIC) also condemned the tunnel project. They consider Israel to try to change the historical and demographic status of Jerusalem.

“All countries of the world, especially the US, and all international institutions and bodies, adhere to the resolution of international legitimacy about Al-Quds, which is an integral part of Palestinian territories occupied in 1967,” OIC said. (T/Sj/P2)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)