PM condemns Israel's attack on Al-Aqsa mosque

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday condemned raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israel and attacking Palestinians who were prying inside.

On his official twitter handle, the Premier said escalation of violence by Israel is gross violation of human rights and humanitarian laws.

He said Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Palestinians.

The Prime Minister urged the international community to protect innocent Palestinian lives, and uphold international law and UN Charter.

Condemnable raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque & escalation of violence by Israel in gross violation of HR & humanitarian laws. We stand in solidarity with the Palestinians. Time for international community to protect innocent Palestinian lives, and uphold international law & UN Charter.

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 16, 2022

As per reports, more than 150 Palestinians have been injured in clashes with Israeli police at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. 

Israeli police said officers entered the site after coming under attack with fireworks, stones and other objects.

The flashpoint site is deeply important to Muslims, who know it as the Temple Mount, and is at the heart of competing historical claims. 

The recent uptick in violence, including multiple Palestinian attacks on Israeli civilians, has heightened fears of renewed clashes between Palestinians and Israelis.

In 2021, during Ramadan, similar violence broke out and sparked the biggest conflict in years between Hamas and Israel.

The 11-day war was ended following intervention by mediators, including Egypt, Jordan and the United States.