President Asif Ali Zardari, in a statement today, strongly condemned the recent attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli occupation forces, calling it a serious violation of international law and an attack on the historical character of the holy site.
Citing a specific incident on 6 April that involved an Israeli Minister, the President labelled the incursion a deliberate provocation. He firmly rejected any attempts to alter the established religious and legal standing of Al-Haram Al-Sharif.
President Zardari also voiced serious concern over recent limitations placed on worshippers” access to the mosque, particularly during the holy month of Ramzan and for Eid observances. He suggested that the broader regional situation, explicitly mentioning the current US-Iran conflict, appeared to have been used as a justification for these restrictive measures.
In his statement, the President urged the global community to take immediate and decisive action to prevent a recurrence of such events. He concluded by reaffirming Pakistan”s steadfast support for the Palestinian people and their right to an independent state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.