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Pakistan, Arab Nations Condemn Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa Mosque Storming

4/7/2026

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Pakistan Condemns Provocation

Pakistan condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as a violation of international law and its sanctity.
Ben-Gvir has entered the mosque 14 times since taking office in 2023, escalating tensions.
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt condemned the incident as a provocation and a violation of international humanitarian law.
Jordan's foreign ministry reiterated that Israel lacks sovereignty over Jerusalem and its holy sites.

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Ben-Gvir's Mosque Raid

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli National Security Minister, conducted a raid at East Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque while Muslims remain barred from entry.
Police plan to allow up to 150 individuals to access the site, including Muslims or Israeli settlers, drawing criticism from Palestinian organizations.
The mosque has been closed to Muslim worshippers for over a month, fueling concerns about Israel's intent to impose control over the site amid the Iran conflict.

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Pakistan Condemns Provocation

Pakistan condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque as a violation of international law and its sanctity.
Ben-Gvir has entered the mosque 14 times since taking office in 2023, escalating tensions.
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Qatar, Jordan, and Egypt condemned the incident as a provocation and a violation of international humanitarian law.
Jordan's foreign ministry reiterated that Israel lacks sovereignty over Jerusalem and its holy sites.

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