Arab and Muslim foreign ministers have agreed to establish a permanent mechanism to document and expose Israeli violations in occupied East Jerusalem and at its Islamic and Christian holy sites. The plan, announced Wednesday following a meeting in Jordan, includes creating a media platform to broadcast alleged Israeli transgressions and bring them to the attention of international bodies and the global public.

Participants, including members of the Arab ministerial committee on Jerusalem and representatives from countries like Turkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, issued a joint declaration condemning Israeli policies aimed at altering Jerusalem’s identity and legal status. The ministers warned that continued Israeli actions could spark religious conflict, jeopardizing regional and global peace and security.

The joint declaration highlighted the "escalating danger" facing Jerusalem and its sanctuaries, stating that Israel is "entrenching its illegitimate occupation" through settlement building, land annexation, property confiscation, and isolating Jerusalem from other Palestinian territories. These measures were collectively deemed illegal by the participating nations.

Ministers specifically denounced Israeli actions at religious sites, including attempts to alter the historical and legal status quo and impose temporal and spatial divisions. The declaration referred to "provocative Israeli policies" targeting the Al-Aqsa Mosque, describing "systematic and unprecedented assaults" aimed at undermining its Islamic identity and changing the established order.

The newly agreed mechanism seeks to draw global attention to what participants described as increased incursions by Israeli settlers and officials into holy sites. It also aims to highlight restrictions imposed on worshippers and interference in the administration of these sacred locations.

The meeting was hosted by Jordan, which has historically played a key role in managing affairs related to Jerusalem's holy sites. The Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit was present, underscoring the pan-Arab and Muslim consensus on the issue.

This initiative comes amid heightened tensions and recurring incidents at Jerusalem's holy sites, particularly the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which is revered by Muslims and also holds significance for Jews as the Temple Mount. The participants called for immediate international action to halt these perceived Israeli measures.

The declaration emphasized that the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, considered a place of pure worship for Muslims, is being challenged. The plan represents a concerted effort by Arab and Muslim nations to leverage international platforms to counter Israeli policies in Jerusalem.