RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday the provocative practices carried out by an Israeli official who stormed the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque under high Israeli security. The Kingdom’s foreign ministry expressed regret at Israeli practices that undermine international peace efforts and contradict international principles and norms on respecting religious sanctities. It stressed that such practices are offensive to Muslims all around the world. The ministry held Israeli forces fully responsible for the repercussions of the continuation of these violations. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end the escalation of the Israeli occupation, provide the necessary protection for civilians, and make all efforts to end the conflict.