Regional tensions have deepened after Egypt and Jordan strongly criticised the escalation of settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the continued closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The condemnation followed deadly incidents in the village of Abu Falah, north-east of Ramallah, where several Palestinians were killed and others wounded during attacks linked to settlers, alongside a wave of similar incidents reported across the territory.

Cairo described the events as a dangerous escalation and a clear breach of international law, holding Israel responsible as the occupying power. Egyptian officials also criticised the prolonged closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that preventing worshippers from entering the holy site during Ramadan undermines its historic and legal status. The restrictions have barred thousands of Palestinians from attending Friday prayers at one of Islam’s most significant places of worship.

Jordan issued a similar condemnation, describing the incidents as acts of violence carried out by settlers against Palestinian communities. Officials in Amman stressed that Israel bears full responsibility for the safety of civilians under occupation and called for urgent international action to prevent further attacks and safeguard religious sites in Jerusalem.

Across the region, activists and civil society groups have echoed these demands, urging stronger international pressure to halt settler violence and uphold Palestinian rights under international law. They argue that the protection of civilians and holy places remains essential to preserving stability while Palestinians continue to seek the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.