PRESS RELEASES

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.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, extends its sincere condolences to the Republic of Indonesia following the earthquake that struck the country, claiming a number of lives, injuring many others, and causing significant material damage.

The Muslim Council of Elders reaffirms its solidarity with the Republic of Indonesia, its leadership, government, and people during this difficult time. The Council prays that Almighty Allah grant the victims His infinite mercy and forgiveness, bless the injured with a swift and complete recovery, and protect Indonesia and its people from all harm.

The Muslim Council of Elders extends its sincere condolences to the Arab Republic of Egypt, its leadership, government, and people, following the victims of the traffic collision that occurred in Ismailia Governorate, resulting in a number of fatalities and injuries.

The Council of expresses its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt, its leadership and people, in the wake of this tragic incident, praying that Almighty Allah envelop the victims in His vast mercy and forgiveness, grant their families patience and comfort, and bestow a swift recovery upon the injured.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the attacks carried out by Israeli settlers against a number of villages in the occupied West Bank, most recently the burning of a mosque in the city of Tulkarm. The Council considers this crime a flagrant violation of the sanctity of places of worship, a provocation of the sentiments of Muslims, and a dangerous escalation that fuels the cycle of violence and extremism and undermines prospects for peace and stability.

The Muslim Council of Elders warns of the growing settler attacks against Palestinian civilians, their property, and their places of worship. The Council calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable and urges the international community to fulfill its legal and humanitarian responsibilities by taking urgent measures to halt violations committed under the Israeli occupation, provide the necessary protection for civilians, and safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites.

The Council also reiterates its firm position calling for serious efforts to reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause, one that brings an end to the suffering of the Palestinian people, which has continued for more than seven decades, and guarantees their legitimate right to establish an independent, sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital.

The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the racist attack against a Muslim woman in the Canadian city of Moncton in the presence of her seven-year-old son. The victim was subjected to racist and abusive remarks before the incident escalated into a physical assault that resulted in a concussion and a nosebleed. Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack may have been motivated by religious hatred.

The Muslim Council of Elders affirms that this attack comes amid a troubling rise in Islamophobia, hate speech, and discrimination against Muslims, all of which have contributed to an increase in attacks targeting innocent individuals. This alarming trend calls for urgent international action to confront the phenomenon, address the root causes of hatred and intolerance, promote the values of dialogue and mutual respect, and safeguard human dignity, thereby contributing to the creation of safer, more stable, and more peaceful societies.

The Council calls for all those responsible for this reprehensible attack to be held accountable and urges the adoption of effective measures to prevent the recurrence of such crimes. It also stresses the importance of strengthening legislation and policies aimed at combating hate crimes, racism, extremism, and Islamophobia, while promoting the values of citizenship, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. The Council reaffirms its categorical rejection of all actions that undermine the sovereignty of states, threaten their security and stability, or endanger civilians and vital infrastructure.

The Council also affirms that such attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations as they undermine the foundations of good-neighborly relations and threaten regional peace and security, which then necessitates a firm international response to put an end to such acts of aggression, safeguard state sovereignty, preserve the security and stability of the region, and spare its peoples the dangers of further escalation.

The Muslim Council of Elders renews its solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and supports all legitimate measures undertaken to protect their rightful security and sovereignty.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, strongly condemns the statements issued by the Houthi group against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including threats targeting maritime navigation.

The Council affirms that threats directed towards neighboring nations through such statements and escalatory actions, which violate international laws and norms, constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. The Council stresses that these developments require the international community to take a firm stance to safeguard international maritime routes, protect freedom of navigation, and prevent any actions that could undermine the region’s security and stability.

The Muslim Council of Elders also renews its solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and reiterates its support for all measures the Kingdom undertakes to safeguard its security and stability.