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Pakistan condemns Israeli far-right minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Pakistan condemns Israeli far-right minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

  • Incident took place as thousands of Muslims gathered at Islam’s third holiest site for Eid Al-Fitr prayers
  • Itamar Ben-Gvir’s show of force drew criticism from Muslim nations who called it an act of provocation
By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) approaches the entrance to Jerusalem’s most sensitive site.

Far-right minister leads Israelis in prayer at flashpoint mosque compound

By AFP ·
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on July 17, 2024. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia rejects, condemns Israeli security minister’s visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

By Arab News ·
‘Difficult’ Friday prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

‘Difficult’ Friday prayers at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque

By AFP ·
Israel says it’s still reviewing access to Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan

Israel says it’s still reviewing access to Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadan

By Reuters ·
US urges Israel to let Muslims worship at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

US urges Israel to let Muslims worship at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

By AFP ·
Pakistan strongly condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers

Pakistan strongly condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers

By Arab News Pakistan ·
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s ‘storming’ of Al-Aqsa mosque

Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s ‘storming’ of Al-Aqsa mosque

By Arab News ·
Army fire kills 14-year-old Palestinian as Israeli minister visits flashpoint mosque

Army fire kills 14-year-old Palestinian as Israeli minister visits flashpoint mosque

By AP ·
Update Arab Parliament warns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque a provocation, dangerous escalation of situation in Jerusalem

Arab Parliament warns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque a provocation, dangerous escalation of situation in Jerusalem

By Arab News ·
250,000 perform final Friday Ramadan prayers at Al-Aqsa

250,000 perform final Friday Ramadan prayers at Al-Aqsa

By Mohammed Najib ·
Pakistani politicians condemn Israeli violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque, urge multilateral action

Pakistani politicians condemn Israeli violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque, urge multilateral action

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Jordan protests to Israel after envoy blocked from holy site

Jordan protests to Israel after envoy blocked from holy site

By AP ·

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