Qatari Cabinet Condemns Israeli Escalation in Al Aqsa Mosque, Terming it a Grave Provocation

Doha, October 10 (QNA) -The Qatari cabinet has voiced strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque and a violation to its sanctity and attacking and worshippers on part of the occupation forces and the Israeli extremists describing it as a grave provocation to feeling of the Muslims and disrespect and disdain to the international law and the international legitimacy resolutions. The cabinet in its weekly regular meeting held at the Emiri Diwan Premises here on Wednesday under HE the Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, also denounced Israel's ongoing settlement policy, its plots to Judaize Al Quds and its constant attacks against the besieged Gaza Strip, the matter which would further increase tension in the region and undermine its stability and security. ''I t is high time for launching a serious, firm and swift international movement to halt such Israeli practices and violations'', said the cabinet in a statement read out following the meeting by Deputy Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, HE Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud. HE Abdullah Al Mahmoud stated that the cabinet welcomed the declaration of the Philippine government on reaching an accord with the Islamic Moro Liberation Front for settling the long- decades conflict in south of the country and which left thousands of victims. The cabinet also lauded the wisdom and courage of both parties and the strenuous efforts exerted on part of the Malaysian government and the international contact group members in the peace negotiations, expressing meantime hope for completing the peace process and bringing about security and stability in the Philippines. (QNA)