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PRESS RELEASE N. 244
Incursion by Israeli Minister at the Haram al-Sharif
The Brazilian government was concerned to learn of a new incursion by Israel's Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, accompanied by thousands of demonstrators, at the Haram al-Sharif on June 5th, during the "Flag March," an event commemorating the 57th anniversary of Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem.
The Brazilian government reaffirms its support for respect of the historical status quo of the Haram-El-Sharif and the Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in East Jerusalem.
The Brazilian government regrets that, amidst the humanitarian tragedy in the Gaza Strip, there are extremist sections of Israeli society willing to perform inflammatory and provocative acts, which only contribute to further distancing the prospects for peace in the region.
Brazil advocates for a two-state solution, with an independent and viable State of Palestine living side by side with Israel, in peace and security, within the 1967 borders, which includes the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.