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France urges respect for 'status quo at Jerusalem holy sites'

Israeli security forces are seen during the expulsion of worshipers from Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City after attacking Palestinians in Al-Aqsa Mosque on April 5, 2023. (Credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)

France on Thursday expressed concern after Israeli police attacked Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, sparking a military exchange of rockets and air strikes.

"France expresses its concern over the violence of the past two nights" at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the foreign ministry said. "It urges respect for the historical status quo at Jerusalem holy sites, and restraint from any action likely to stoke the violence."


France on Thursday expressed concern after Israeli police attacked Palestinians inside Islam's third-holiest site, sparking a military exchange of rockets and air strikes.

"France expresses its concern over the violence of the past two nights" at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, the foreign ministry said. "It urges respect for the historical status quo at...