Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli violation of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Pakistan has condemned the recent violation of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli settlers, who raised the occupying power’s flag within the holy site’s courtyard, denouncing these acts as blatant violations of international law. “The storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the provocative flag-raising by illegal Israeli settlers not only disrespect the sanctity and inviolability of this revered site but also risk further escalating tensions in the region, ” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. Pakistan called for all necessary measures to protect sacred sites under Israeli occupation and end the impunity of illegal settlers operating in the area. Read More: Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif: Pakistan slams closure of gates by Israel The country reaffirmed its support for Palestinian rights, emphasizing the right to worship freely and its unwavering commitment to the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. This condemnation is part of Pakistan’s ongoing solidarity with the Palestinian people, advocating for peace and justice in the region.

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