Eight Palestinians were caught being smuggled into Jerusalem by the drivers of a private ambulance dressed as medical personnel on Saturday night, Israel's Border Police announced on Sunday.
The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, commended the UAE's honourable position in support of the Palestinian cause and the country's rejection of the statements made by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyah
In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, "The submission ... comes in light of the worsening severity and scope of Israeli attacks against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, and the continued perpetration of systematic practices against the Palestinian people, i
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrated against Israel's participation in the competition. Golan and her entourage were instructed by Israeli security not to leave their hotel except for competition events.
In a statement, the OIC said this resolution expressed an international consensus on backing the legitimate rights of Palestinian people, including self-determination, freedom, justice, independence and the need of ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
The GCC secretary-general pointed out that the fact that the resolution received a vote from 143 countries comes as an affirmation and belief in the Palestinian right to this recognition so that the State of Palestine can exercise all its rights and duties at this world body.
The UN General Assembly on Friday voted overwhelmingly for a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine, which has UN observer status, a full member.
The resolution was passed by a resounding majority of 143 votes in favour, including by India. 25 countries abstained, while nine nations, including Israel and the United States, voted against the text.
Referring to the conflict in the Middle East and the Israel-Palestine issue, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India supports a homeland for the Palestinians and is public about its stand.
One suspect, a 35-year-old man, was arrested on Monday and is charged with incitement and supporting Hamas. The second suspect, 39, was arrested last week also for posting inflammatory content supporting Hamas.