Al-Azhar strongly condemns the heinous terrorist crime committed by the gangs of the Zionist occupation in burning al-Hajjah Hamida Mosque in the West Bank. Such an act reflects the brutal conduct of these extremists, their disregard for the sanctity of places of worship, and their hateful extremism toward everything Islamic.
Likewise, al-Azhar affirms that violating mosques and attacking their sanctity is a heinous crime that targets not only places of worship but also the feelings of Muslims and believers of all faiths around the world. It further represents a blatant breach of all religious teachings, moral values, and international norms and laws. It reflects the occupation’s persistent policies and hateful approach aimed at Judaizing all of Palestine and altering its religious and historical character.
Moreover, al-Azhar warns of the danger posed by the continuation of this terrorist behavior, which seeks to impose a fait accompli through force and intimidation under the protection of the occupation forces. It also calls on the international community, UN institutions, and all relevant bodies to assume their legal and moral responsibilities, take serious and urgent measures to put an end to these crimes, hold the perpetrators accountable, and halt the ongoing state of impunity enjoyed by the settlers and the occupation forces.
