The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) strongly condemns the storming of the Al Aqsa Mosque and beating of innocent worshippers on Tuesday 4th April 2023, during the holy month of Ramadan.
Israeli occupation forces fired stun grenades and tear gas inside the mosque during the attacks on Palestinian worshippers. These were deeply distressing scenes which have caused much alarm and distress within British Muslim communities.
Al Aqsa Mosque is one of the holiest sites in Islam, and this attack on innocent worshippers goes against the principles of religious freedom and tolerance.
As a strong advocate for human rights and religious freedom, the UK government must condemn the actions of the Israeli forces in the strongest possible terms.
The Muslim Council of Britain also calls on the UK government to take concrete steps to ensure that the rights and safety of Palestinian worshippers are protected and together with the international community, takes action to prevent such attacks on religious sites and worshippers from happening in the future.
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