Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Pakistan strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem by Israeli ministers and settler groups. The incident, protected by Israeli police, sparked outrage over what Pakistan called "shameless actions" increasing tensions in Palestine and the wider region.

On Sunday, Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir led a group of illegal settlers into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the Jewish day of mourning, Tisha B'Av. Reports say over 1,200 settlers entered the site, performing rituals under heavy police guard, violating the mosque's sacred status.

Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, managed by Jordanian authorities under a delicate agreement. Jews are allowed to...