KUALA LUMPUR: As Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, Israel’s occupation forces have kept the gates of Masjid al-Aqsa closed and this had denied the right to worship at Islam’s third holiest site through the final day of Ramadan and now into Eid.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, Israel’s actions have no legitimate basis in law, in morality or in any sincere conception of human dignity.
“The continued closure of al-Aqsa is indefensible and a clear violation of international law. Its continuation reflects a level of impunity that has only grown with time.
“Malaysia calls for the gates of Al-Aqsa to be opened immediately. We call on every government with genuine influence in this matter to move beyond statements and apply real pressure to secure its immediate reopening.
“To all Palestinian Muslims marking Eid under these conditions: your faith, your patience and your perseverance are seen. You do not stand alone as Malaysians will continue to speak where we must and act where we can,” Anwar said in his Facebook post, Tuesday.
