Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the visit of Israeli national security minister to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

In a statement, Saudi Foreign Ministry termed it a provocative action by the Israeli official.

The statement renewed Saudi Arabia’s firm position to stand alongside Palestinian people and to support all efforts aimed at ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation described the visit of Israeli minister to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound a provocation to the feelings of all Muslims and a flagrant violation of relevant international resolutions.

On the other hand, United Arab Emirates and China have asked the UN Security Council to meet over recent developments at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.