Qatar has condemned an attack by Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar denounced the incident, saying it occurred under the protection of Israeli occupation police.

The Gulf state described the minister’s actions as a severe violation of international humanitarian law and an incitement to the sentiments of Muslims worldwide. The statement emphasized Qatar’s rejection of such provocations at one of Islam’s holiest sites.

The condemnation follows heightened regional tensions involving Israel and neighboring countries, as reported by Al Jazeera, though no further details on diplomatic responses were provided in the source.