King Salman talks to world leaders on flagrant Israeli aggression

The Kingdom has denounced violations by Israeli forces of Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of Islam’s holiest sites, which has seen days of clashes between Israeli police and stone-throwing Palestinians. The Saudi Press Agency quoted an official source describing the Israeli actions as an “aggression” which would “lead to grave consequences and contribute to feeding extremism and violence”. Israel’s actions were also a “flagrant violation” of the sanctity of the site, the official said. The source said the Israeli actions are contrary to all international principles, laws and legislations. The Kingdom reiterated its absolute rejection of the Israeli occupation and its policy of time-based-division of Al-Aqsa Mosque. It also called upon the international community to move immediately to compel the Israeli authorities to stop the attack on the Islamic holy sanctuaries and respect religions, international laws and legislations and the principles of the peace process. On Tuesday, Israeli police fired stun grenades and tear gas at rock-throwing Palestinians who barricaded themselves inside Al-Aqsa mosque.   Saudi Gazette