The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemned the bombardments in the Gaza Strip and the violent attacks in the Al-Aqsa Mosque committed by Israeli forces against Palestinian worshippers that resulted in wounding around 300 worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan. The Chairperson reiterated that the Israeli army’s actions, including the continued forced, illegal evictions of Palestinians from their homes in East Jerusalem, are “in stark violation of international law and further heighten tensions in the region, complicating the search for a just and lasting solution.” He further “reiterate[d] the continued strong support of the African Union with the Palestinian people in their legitimate quest for an independent and sovereign State with East Jerusalem as it’s capital.” For further details, click here