Pakistan condemns Israeli minister's Al-Aqsa raid

Our Correspondent April 08, 2026 Less than a minute read

Israeli security forces move in positions during clashes with Palestinian protestors at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City April 15, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan on Tuesday condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir a day earlier.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement called the act "a direct assault on the sanctity and historical character of the holy site," adding that it is a violation of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.

The ministry described the act as "reprehensible" and categorically rejected "all attempts by the Israeli occupying authorities to alter or undermine the established religious, historical and legal status of Al-Aqsa Mosque."