Iran, Algeria condemn Israeli operations at Al-Aqsa mosque

TEHRAN, April 16 (Bernama) -- Iran and Algeria on Friday strongly condemned Israeli forces' operations at Al-Aqsa mosque compound during the holy month of Ramadan, which left more than 100 Palestinians wounded, reported Xinhua news agency.

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said the incident is a sign of "the liveliness and glory of the heroic and brave resistance by Palestinian people and Israelis' desperation," the Foreign Ministry said on its website.

Amir Abdollahian made the remarks in a phone conversation with Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political bureau chief.

The Iranian top diplomat also highlighted the necessity of putting an end to Israel's "hostile moves against Palestinians."

Meanwhile, the Algerian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that the operations are "flagrant violations of all relevant international resolutions and conventions."

The ministry stressed that Muslims should be allowed to worship at the Al-Aqsa mosque and granted full protection.

It called on the international community, in particular the United Nations Security Council, to put an end to these operations and provide protection for the Palestinian people.

At least 152 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police in the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Friday, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a tweet.

-- BERNAMA