CAIRO, August 15, 2011 (WAFA) – The Arab League General Secretariat, Monday warned from any Israeli violations of the sanctity of al-Aqsa mosque, which will lead to serious repercussions to the political situation and stability in the Middle East.

The Arab League, in a press release commemorating the 42 anniversary of the burning of al-Aqsa mosque by Denis Michael Rohan in 1969, commented on Former Knesset Speaker Avraham Burg’s expectations of the burning and demolition of the mosque.

The press release indicated the Israeli systematic plan to impose the Jewish character on Jerusalem, the Israeli excavations of tunnels beneath and near al-Aqsa mosque in attempts to destroy it, the confiscation of land and houses of Palestinians and the continuous settlement activities in Jerusalem.

These violations coincide with the Israeli attack on holy sites in Jerusalem, such as Golden Gate and Ma'man Allah historical cemeteries, the Israeli assaults on Palestinian prominent figures and violations of international decisions that states Jerusalem as “an occupied city,” added the press release.

The Arab League called on the international community to take stern stance against the Israeli measures in Jerusalem and reiterated the value of Jerusalem in any upcoming political resolution to achieve peace in the region.

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