Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the recent Al-Aqsa mosque storming by Israeli ministers and settlers. The incident occurred under the protection of Israeli police at one of Islam’s most sacred sites, located in East Jerusalem.
In a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Sharif called the event a “sacrilege” against the religious beliefs of over a billion Muslims. He stated that this act is not just an attack on a holy site, but also a violation of international law and basic human rights.
The Prime Minister warned that such repeated provocations by Israel threaten to escalate tensions in Palestine and across the Middle East. He added that reckless actions and calls for annexation further endanger hopes for long-term peace in the region.
The Al-Aqsa mosque storming has drawn widespread criticism from the Muslim world. Pakistan has renewed its call for an immediate ceasefire and the end of all forms of aggression. Sharif emphasized the need to revive a meaningful peace process aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) as its capital.
The controversy follows a visit to the compound by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. He reportedly prayed at the site, which many view as a violation of the long-standing “status quo” agreement. Under this agreement, the Al-Aqsa compound is managed by a Jordanian religious trust. While non-Muslims can visit, they are not permitted to pray there.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later stated that the country’s official policy on the site has not changed.
This incident has once again highlighted the fragile nature of religious and political tensions in Jerusalem. It also raises fresh concerns over the stability of the broader Middle East region.
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