Lieberman: Israeli ministers' entry to Al-Aqsa 'lacks wisdom'

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman harshly criticised Members of Knesset who have recently stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying the actions “lack wisdom”.

Speaking to Israel Radio, Lieberman said: “I think it’s the pursuit of cheap and easy publicity and a somewhat cynical exploitation of the complicated political situation.”

“And let’s say it this way: it’s a lack of wisdom,” he added.

Last Sunday, Minister of the Knesset Moshe Feiglin stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, followed by Shuli Moalem Refaeli on Monday and Tzipi Hotovely on Tuesday.

Their actions led to protests by Palestinians, as well as in other Arab and Islamic countries.

In this regard, Lieberman said that “increasing the friction won’t bring security; it won’t bring anything.”