Pakistan expresses grave concern over the situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan expresses its grave concern over the latest developments in various parts of the occupied Palestinian territories. Reports of Israeli forces' raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque, today, indicate 152 injured and more than 300 Palestinians detained. This highly condemnable assault on worshippers, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is an egregious violation of all humanitarian norms and human rights laws.

In recent weeks, Israeli forces have killed dozens and injured countless Palestinians in the occupied East Jerusalem and other areas. This escalation of violence by Israeli forces in the Palestinian territories is deplorable.

We pray for the earliest recovery of those injured. Pakistan also calls upon the international community to...

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