Saudi Arabia warns that international order is undermined by persistent Israeli attacks on Palestinian holy sites

Saudi Arabia on Friday condemned a series of attacks by Israelis on Palestinian holy sites, warning that silence from the international community is undermining the international order itself. 

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued violations perpetrated by the Israeli occupation authorities and extremist settlers against the Palestinian people, most recently the storming of the courtyards of al-Aqsa Mosque and the provocation of worshippers there, and the reprehensible attack on the Hajja Hamida Mosque in the Palestinian village of Kafr Haris," the statement said.

"The Kingdom affirms that the continuation of these attacks without deterrence undermines international and regional efforts to achieve peace and leads to an escalation of tension and the perpetuation of the conflict," the statement warned.

"International silence regarding these practices and the failure to activate accountability mechanisms in light of the continued Israeli attacks and violations weakens the foundations of the international order, and undermines the principles of international law".