Israeli police raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem are unacceptable, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday, calling on Israel to abandon steps that are fueling tensions.
The intrusions and threats against the sanctity and historical significance of Al-Aqsa Mosque as well as Palestinians' freedom of religion and life must cease, Erdogan said in a televised interview, according to Anadolu Agency (AA).
"We will continue to stand by our Palestinian brothers and sisters under all circumstances and to protect our sacred values. Israel should know this as well" he added.
Erdogan's remarks came after tensions escalated when Israeli police detained hundreds of worshippers from inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex. (QNA)
Source: Qatar News Agency