OIC condemns incursion by Israeli extremists into Al-Aqsa Mosque

Jeddah, September 28, SPA -- The Secretary General of the
Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), Professor Ekmeleddin
Ihsanoglu, today expressed his vigorous condemnation of the incursion
by Israeli extremists under the protection of Israeli occupation
forces into the courtyard of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, the first of
the two Kiblah's [Direction of Prayer in Islam] and the destination
of the Prophet's (PBUH) Night Journey [Israa].

In a press statement here, Ihsanoglu indicated that the escalation
of attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque is part of a Judaization campaign that
targets the holy city of Al-Quds and is a provocation of Muslim
feelings.

He warned against the dangerous ramifications likely to emanate from
such grave attacks on the sanctities of Muslims.

The Secretary General called upon the international community to
exert pressure on Israel and coerce it to put an end to its
violations and comply with the provisions of international law and
the Geneva Conventions.

--SPA