The Palestinian Resistance Committees spokesman, Abu Mujahid, confirmed that the most appropriate response to the Israeli attacks on Al-Aqsa mosque is to escalate the resistance. Abu Mujahid claimed in a statement seen by Arabstoday that settlers are attempting to transform Jerusalem into Jewish city as a result of this week’s Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations. "Going to the United Nations is the best proof that the negotiations will not do any good to Palestinians. Resistance is the only language that can help Palestinians get their land back.” The spokesperson for the Resistance Committees called on Islamic countries to clarify their position on events at the Al Aqsa Mosque and to take meaningful steps to protect the holy city. Abu Mujahid praised the people of Jerusalem’s patience for standing against the attempted transformation of Jerusalem and the targeting of the Al Aqsa Mosque.