JEDDAH — The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Friday denounced the storming by an Israeli occupation minister and Knesset members of Al-Aqsa Mosque under Israeli police protection.

The ministry said in a press statement that the Kingdom categorically decries such violations and provocative acts, while it stands side by side with the Palestinian people and backs all efforts being exerted to reach a just and total solution to the Palestinian cause.

Hundreds of Israeli settlers and an occupation government minister broke into Al-Aqsa mosque on Thursday under Israeli police guard. — SPA