Opening Embassies in Jerusalem Will Not Change Its Palestinian Status, Says Al-Aqsa Preacher
Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the head of the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem and the preacher of the Aqsa Mosque, declared on Tuesday that Jerusalem “was, is and will continue to be Palestinian,” emphasizing that establishing embassies in the city would not alter its status.
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His comments were made in a statement after the inauguration of an embassy for the self-proclaimed Somaliland region in occupied Jerusalem on Monday, which was attended by Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
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Sabri stated that any political or diplomatic actions concerning the holy city would not legitimize the Israeli occupation or change its historical and national identity.
He emphasized that this time demands increased unity among Muslims and Arabs, urging an end to divisions and conflicts that diminish the nation and hinder collective actions.
He emphasized the importance of unity among Islamic and Arab nations, calling it crucial for confronting present challenges.
Sabri denounced separatist actions in Somalia, stating they oppose the ideals of unity advocated by Islam and contradict Arab and Islamic values rooted in harmony and togetherness.
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He also stated that any partnership or closeness with the Israeli occupation, including actions like opening embassies or diplomatic offices in occupied Jerusalem, does not alter the reality of the city, its historical significance, or its national identity, nor does it confer legitimacy to the occupation.
