Algerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has warned against any unilateral actions that could change the status of Jerusalem. He emphasized that the city's status is not just a political issue, but a matter of international justice and legitimacy. Attaf made these remarks during a joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Jerusalem.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, brought together ministers from various countries to discuss the situation in Jerusalem. Attaf stressed that any attempts to alter the city's character, status, or demographic composition would not create rights or grant legitimacy. He called for a coordinated Arab and Islamic response to defend Jerusalem's legal status.
Algeria, Attaf said, is committed to preserving the historical and legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites, particularly the Al-Aqsa Mosque. He emphasized the need for a collective effort to protect the rights of the Palestinian people and the city of Jerusalem. The Algerian minister also urged the international community to assume its responsibilities in safeguarding the city's status.
Attaf's statement reflects Algeria's long-standing position on the Jerusalem issue. The country has consistently called for a two-state solution, with Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine. He also highlighted the importance of international law in protecting the rights of the Palestinian people.
The joint ministerial meeting of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Jerusalem aimed to mobilize international support for the Palestinian cause. The meeting's participants reiterated their commitment to defending Jerusalem's status and protecting the rights of the Palestinian people.
In his concluding remarks, Attaf emphasized that protecting Jerusalem, preserving its holy sites, and safeguarding its identity are collective responsibilities. He called on the international community to reject Israeli occupation and its attempts to impose a new reality on the ground.
The Algerian minister's statement has been welcomed by various countries and organizations that support the Palestinian cause. The international community has been urged to take concrete actions to protect Jerusalem's status and prevent any unilateral changes.
Key points
- Algeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, has called for a coordinated Arab and Islamic response to defend Jerusalem's legal status.
- Attaf warned against any unilateral actions that could change the status of Jerusalem, emphasizing that such actions would not create rights or grant legitimacy.
- Algeria has reiterated its commitment to preserving the historical and legal status quo of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
