Palestinian Ministry Warns Against Exploiting Palestinian Suffering for Israeli Election Gains
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates warned Israel against using Palestinian suffering and religious sites for electoral gains, following the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron. The ministry condemned the closure as part of an ongoing escalation and called for international intervention to stop it. It cautioned that exploiting these issues politically could lead to further violence and urged an end to collective punishment and arbitrary measures.
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- Palestinian Foreign Ministry warns Israel against using Palestinian suffering for election gains.
- Israel closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, barring worshippers and expelling staff.
- The ministry called the closure part of an ongoing Israeli escalation in Palestinian territories.
- Palestinian officials urged international bodies to intervene to reopen the Ibrahimi Mosque.
- The ministry cautioned that political exploitation of the situation could lead to more violence.
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has issued a warning against the exploitation of Palestinian suffering and religious sites for Israeli electoral purposes. This statement follows the Israeli authorities' closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, barring worshippers and expelling its staff and custodians. The ministry condemned the closure in a statement on X, characterizing it as part of a continuous Israeli escalation targeting Hebron and other Palestinian territories. These actions, it stated, are accompanied by increased restrictions on Palestinian movement, lockdowns, sieges, and a rise in settler attacks.
The ministry asserted that these measures exacerbate Palestinian hardship and lead to the isolation of cities and towns. It cautioned that turning Palestinian suffering and holy sites into fodder for electoral competition in Israel could result in further escalation, bloodshed, and oppression, in addition to deepening colonial policies and annexation attempts.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called for urgent intervention from the international community, the UN Security Council, and UNESCO to halt the closure of the Ibrahimi Mosque, ensure access for worshippers, protect its staff, and preserve its religious and historical status. It also urged action to counter what it described as attempts to impose Israeli control or alter the existing situation at the mosque. The ministry demanded effective international action to compel Israel to cease its military escalation and what it termed arbitrary measures in Hebron and across the Palestinian territories.
The ministry emphasized the necessity of ending collective punishment, closures, and isolation policies, and holding those responsible for violations accountable. It warned that the continuation of these measures worsens the on-the-ground situation and threatens further escalation.