The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has denounced the Israeli military�s assaults on the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem) over the past few days, urging global efforts to help end the raids.

In a statement, issued at the end of the NAM's monthly meeting on Friday in�New York, the movement�s member states expressed deep concern over Israel's illegal measures and policies.

Participants at the meeting, which was chaired by Iran�s Ambassador to the United Nations Gholam Ali Khoshrou, said the Israeli regime�s moves pose a threat to international peace and security.

Iran holds the rotating presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement.

The statement also called on the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to fulfill their duties towards occupiers� acts of aggression.

On behalf of the NAM states, Khoshrou, along with representatives of the Arab League troika and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and discussed the recent Israeli raids on the al-Aqsa Mosque.

During the meeting, the OIC and NAM representatives called on the UN chief to help put an end to the Tel Aviv regime�s attacks.

Israeli settlers and troopers have been attacking worshipers at the site of the al-Aqsa Mosque since September 13, following the deployment of Israeli forces to the area for the Jewish Rosh Hashanah New Year holiday.


A Palestinian youth reacts amidst tear gas smoke during clashes with Israeli troops near Ramallah after the Israeli forces entered the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied al-Quds on September 15, 2015. �AFP 

Israel has imposed restrictions on entries into the mosque compound since August 26.

Tel Aviv's latest�aggression has drawn widespread international criticism and condemnation.

By Press TV