Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, the head of the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem, stated that the opening of embassies in Jerusalem will not change the city's Palestinian status. His remarks came after the opening of a Somaliland embassy in occupied Jerusalem, attended by Somaliland's leader and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Sabri emphasized that any diplomatic steps related to the city would not legitimize the Israeli occupation or alter Jerusalem's historical and national identity.

The head of the Higher Islamic Council in Jerusalem and preacher of Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, said on Tuesday that Jerusalem “was, is and will remain Palestinian,” stressing that opening embassies in the city would not change its status. His remarks came in a statement following the opening of an embassy for the self-declared Somaliland region in occupied Jerusalem on Monday, attended by Somaliland leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Sabri said that any political or diplomatic steps related to the holy city would not grant legitimacy to the Israeli occupation or alter its historical and national identity. READ: President of Somaliland breakaway region makes 1st visit to Israel, to open embassy in Jerusalem He added […]]]>

Al-Aqsa preacher says opening of embassies in Jerusalem will not change its Palestinian status

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