Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli forces. The Foreign Office spokesperson described the incident as a serious violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
The spokesperson said that any act of desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque is unacceptable. He emphasized that attempts to change the historical and religious status of the holy site are firmly rejected by Pakistan.
The statement also urged the international community to take immediate and effective measures to address the situation. Pakistan reiterated its consistent and full support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.
The spokesperson further reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding position in support of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders. He added that Pakistan will continue to stand with the Palestinian cause and advocate for a just and lasting resolution in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions.
Earlier, Türkiye on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling it an unacceptable provocation against the historical and legal identity of one of Islam’s holiest sites.
In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said: “We strongly condemn the incursion by an Israeli minister into Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
The ministry said it deemed unacceptable the violations and provocations by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government targeting the historical and legal identity of Al-Aqsa Mosque, a holy site exclusively belonging to Muslims.
