Algeria condemns, in strongest terms, storming of Al-Aqsa mosque by Zionist occupation forces
BY: Hana Saada
ALGIERS- Algeria condemned, in the strongest terms, the storming of the Al-Aqsa mosque by the Zionist occupation forces and the attacks against worshipers and defenders of the mosque, said, on Wednesday, a statement from the Presidency of the Republic.
“Algeria condemns, in the strongest terms, the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Zionist occupation forces and the attacks against the worshipers and defenders of the mosque. These barbaric criminal practices constitute a flagrant violation of all international laws and regulations,” the statement read.
“Algeria calls on the international community, in particular the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities to put an end to these criminal practices which constitute a serious escalation and a provocation for all Muslims, especially in this holy month”, according to the same source, which added: “Algeria reaffirms its constant position in favor of the just Palestinian cause and the right of the brotherly Palestinian people to the establishment of their independent state with El-Quds as its capital”.
The Zionist occupation forces stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque in El Quds’ Old City early Wednesday. At least 12 Palestinians were injured and 400 others arrested and remain in the Zionist custody, according to Palestinian officials. They are being held at a police station in Atarot in occupied East El Quds.
Palestinian witnesses said Zionist forces used excessive force including stun grenades and tear gas, causing suffocation injuries to the worshippers, and beatings with batons and rifles.
