Pakistan, Türkiye express concern over Israel’s military actions in Palestine, Al-Aqsa violations
The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Türkiye have expressed deep concern over ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. They specifically condemned recent provocations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque and discussed coordinating diplomatic efforts among Islamic nations.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing diplomatic pressure from Muslim-majority nations on Israel regarding the humanitarian crisis and religious tensions in occupied territories.
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ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Türkiye on Thursday discussed Israel’s intensifying military operations in Gaza and the West Bank, and repeated violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the Pakistani foreign office said. </p>
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke over the telephone as daily attacks by Israeli forces in Gaza continue. Israeli forces have intensified military actions in Palestinian lands despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas that took effect on Oct. 10 last year.</p>
Israeli forces also demolished several homes in the West Bank this week, saying the demolitions target unlicensed construction. Palestinians, however, say restrictive permitting policies make it nearly impossible to build legally while Israeli settlements expand on occupied land.</p>
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