Israel’s ambassador to the UAE has been dressed down by Abu Dhabi over violence in Jerusalem, underlining diplomatic tensions in the region even among countries that have largely backed off criticism of Israel since normalizing relations.
UAE Minister Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy conveys the Emirates’ “strong protest and denunciation” of events in Jerusalem to Amir Hayek, official UAE mouthpiece WAM reports.
“Al Hashemy stressed the need to immediately stop these events, provide full protection for worshipers, respect the right of Palestinians to practice their religious rites, and halt any practices that violate the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque,” WAM says.
Israeli forces have clashed with Palestinian rioters on the flashpoint Temple Mount several times in recent days, sparking international condemnation and an emergency UN Security Council meeting, set to take place shortly.
Al Hashemy also tells Hayek that Israel should respect Jordan’s custodial role and authority over the Temple Mount/al-Aqsa.
Israel says it is safeguarding the status quo and protects freedom of religion for worshipers at the site.
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