Pakistan Condemns Israeli Aggression, Calls for International Intervention

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Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other leading politicians gathered at the President House in Islamabad to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. The all-parties conference condemn Israel's brutal aggression, particularly its actions in Gaza, where over 40,800 Palestinians have lost their lives. The international community has failed to stop Israel's ongoing genocide, and the prevailing culture of impunity must be addressed urgently. The President urged swift action from the international community to de-escalate the situation and prevent further human rights violations.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Asif Ali Zardari stated that over 40,800 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's aggression on Gaza and Palestine since its start one year ago.
  • Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation of a working group to highlight the issue of Palestine in world capitals and pledged to increase relief goods for Palestinian students.
  • PML-N President Nawaz Sharif emphasized the need for international intervention and condemned Israel's "barbarism" against innocent Palestinians, including women and children.
  • JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman called for practical steps to help Palestinians and proposed creating a joint platform of leading Muslim countries to address the crisis.
  • Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman urged Pakistan to take a clear stance against Israel's brutality and proposed convening a meeting of Islamic countries to adopt a common stance.
  • PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stressed the importance of launching a diplomatic campaign to fight the case of Palestinians and proposed establishing a high-power committee to raise their voice.

Statistics:

  • Over 40,800 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's aggression on Gaza and Palestine since its start one year ago (President Asif Ali Zardari).

*PK 5 million dollars is being provided for the financing of food items according to the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

*50,000 innocent Palestinians, including children, women, and elderly, have been martyred in Israeli attacks (Maulana Fazlur Rehman).

Sources:

  • "President Zardari addresses APP on Palestine." Pakistan Today, [no date listed].
  • "PM Shehbaz Sharif announces working group to highlight Palestine issue." The News International, [no date listed].
  • "Sheikh Rasheed, Nawaz Sharif advocate US to take decisive action against 'brutal' Israel." Geo News, [no date listed].
  • "Pak calls upon global powers to take action." Dawn, [no date listed].