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The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthi group against civilian and economic facilities in the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries to dozens of civilians, including women and children، as well as the continued targeting of commercial vessels in the Red Sea and threats to the safety and security of maritime navigation

The Muslim Council of Elders reaffirms its categorical rejection of such attacks. The Council stresses that these acts constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and pose a serious threat to its security and stability.

The Council further expresses its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reaffirms its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding the Kingdom’s security, stability, and territorial integrity.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the statements made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz regarding the displacement of the Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip.

The Muslim Council of Elders reaffirms its categorical rejection of these statements, as well as any plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian people, whether within the Occupied Palestinian Territory or beyond its borders. The Council stresses that the displacement or forced removal of Palestinians from their land constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, and an infringement upon their legitimate and inalienable rights.

The Council warns against the grave consequences of transforming such calls into policies or measures implemented on the ground. It emphasizes that any attempt to impose forced displacement would further exacerbate the suffering of the Palestinian people, undermine international efforts to end the war in the Gaza Strip, and weaken prospects for achieving peace and stability in the region.

The Muslim Council of Elders further stresses that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the Palestinian Territories and that preserving the unity of the Palestinian territories in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, remains a fundamental pillar for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with Jerusalem as its capital.

The Council calls on the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities and adopt a firm stance against any attempts to displace the Palestinian people or alter the demographic and geographic realities of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Council reaffirms its support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and their attachment to their land and legitimate rights, while reiterating its categorical rejection of any measures aimed at undermining the Palestinian cause or compromising the rights of the Palestinian people.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the Iranian attack targeting the Saudi tanker ‘Sidr’ while it transited the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members.

The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and stands firmly with it in all measures it undertakes to safeguard its security and national interests, ensure the safety of its vessels, and protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in regional and international waters.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

The Council reaffirms its categorical rejection of such attacks against neighboring countries, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the endangerment of civilian lives. It stresses that these acts run counter to the values of the true Islamic faith and shared human and moral principles. The Council further emphasizes that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and conventions, while posing a threat to the sovereignty, security, and stability of states and to the safety of citizens and residents alike.

The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its utmost solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Iraq, and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Council affirms its support for all legitimate measures undertaken by the aforementioned nations to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and stability, and to ensure the safety and well-being of their citizens and residents.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, expresses its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria following the forest fires that broke out in the northeastern region of the country, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.

The Muslim Council of Elders extends its sincere condolences to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, as well as to the families and loved ones of the victims and the Algerian people during this painful tragedy. The Council prays to Almighty Allah to grant the injured a swift and full recovery.

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, condemns the continued illegal settlement policies pursued by the Israeli occupation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and reaffirms its categorical rejection of the “E1” settlement plan and the associated settlement activities east of occupied Jerusalem.

The Muslim Council of Elders stresses that these settlement plans constitute a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. They also pose a serious threat to efforts aimed at achieving peace in the region and undermine the territorial contiguity of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, particularly between the West Bank and Jerusalem, thereby jeopardizing the prospects for a viable, geographically contiguous, and independent Palestinian state.

The Muslim Council of Elders further reiterates its condemnation of the violations and acts of violence committed by settlers against the Palestinian people and their property, with the support of the Israeli occupation authorities. The Council calls on the international community to assume its responsibilities and take urgent action to halt these violations and illegal settlement expansion, ensure the protection of the Palestinian people and the preservation of their inalienable rights, and work toward a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause, including recognition of the Palestinian people’s legitimate right to establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the bombing that took place at an educational center in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, resulting in a number of injuries.

The Muslim Council of Elders reaffirms its unequivocal rejection of such criminal acts, which are contrary to the teachings of the true Islamic faith, all divine religions, and universal human and moral values. The Council calls for concerted efforts to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence, and peace, and to confront all forms of hatred, violence, and terrorism that threaten the security and stability of societies and the safety of their people.

The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its solidarity with Afghanistan and its people, as well as with the injured and their families, following this tragic incident, and prays to Almighty Allah to grant them a speedy recovery.

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, extends its heartfelt condolences to the Republic of Zimbabwe following the tragic sinking of a passenger ferry on Lake Kariba, which resulted in dozens of people being killed, injured, or reported missing.

The Muslim Council of Elders expresses its solidarity with the Republic of Zimbabwe, as well as with the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic incident. The Council prays to Almighty Allah to grant the injured a swift and full recovery and to bestow comfort and strength upon all those affected by this tragedy.