Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (L) walking through the courtyard of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque complex, known to Jews as the Temple Mount, early on May 21, 2023. (AFP)
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Updated 21 May 2023
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Saudi Foreign Ministry condemns storming of courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli official

The Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned on Sunday the storming of the courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli official. 

The Ministry affirmed that these systematic practices are a flagrant violation of all international norms, and a provocation of Muslims around the world. The Ministry holds the Israeli occupation forces fully responsible for the repercussions of the continuation of these abuses.

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound Sunday, police said, a controversial move by the extreme-right politician amid heightened tensions in annexed east Jerusalem.
“Minister Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount this morning. There was no incident during the visit,” police said in a statement, using the Jewish name for the holy site in the heart of the Old City.
Posting a photo of himself at the compound on Telegram, Ben-Gvir said: “Jerusalem is our soul.”

 


King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)
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King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

  • The aid payments include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent

RIYADH: King Salman has directed the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in Ramadan aid to beneficiaries of social security, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The aid payments, which include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next few hours.

The payment reflects the leadership's commitment to addressing the needs of beneficiary families and ensuring their requirements are met during the holy month of Ramadan, SPA said.

The directive was made based on the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.