[80875] Malaysia condemns the 'gradual Judaization' of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

Malaysia condemns Israel's activity on the Temple Mount

The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sharp statement of condemnation against Israel today, June 3, 2026. According to a report by SNN.ir, an Iranian news agency associated with clear anti-Israel positions, the ministry defined the attempts to "Judaize" the Al-Aqsa Mosque as a "shameful and disgraceful act" that constitutes a violation of the site's sanctity.

In the joint report with IRNA News Agency, the official news agency of Iran, it was noted that Malaysia condemned the entry of "Zionist extremists" into the mosque compound under police protection. According to SNN.ir, Malaysia claims that these actions by the settlers are "an attempt to change the cultural and historical character and the original identity of the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

The Malaysian announcement, which relied in part on reports from the Turkish Anadolu Agency, emphasizes Kuala Lumpur's opposition to changes in the status quo on the Temple Mount, and views these steps as a direct infringement on the Islamic identity of the site.