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Pakistan Stands Firm on Palestinian Issue, Rejects Recognition of Israel

Strategic Insights

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Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed the country's long-standing commitment to supporting the rights of the Palestinian people and rejected the possibility of recognizing Israel. Speaking at a high-level conference on the Israel-Palestine issue at the UN headquarters, Mr Dar emphasized the need for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, uninterrupted humanitarian access, accountability for war crimes, and an end to crimes against humanity. He also stressed that dialogue with India must be comprehensive, covering all matters of concern.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan maintains a consistent and principled stance on the Palestinian issue, rejecting the possibility of recognizing Israel.
  • Mr Dar emphasized the need for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, uninterrupted humanitarian access, accountability for war crimes, and an end to crimes against humanity.
  • Pakistan supports the rights of the Palestinian people and will continue to advocate for their right to self-determination.
  • The country will not engage in one-sided talks with India, demanding that dialogue cover all matters of concern.
  • Pakistan maintains a ceasefire along the Line of Control and warns that neither side can unilaterally walk away from international agreements like the Indus Waters Treaty.
  • The government is prepared to take decisive action against those who threaten Pakistan's stability, as stated by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.
  • The government has not initiated any new cases against PTI founder Imran Khan, maintaining that these matters are being dealt with by the courts.
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza, warning of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

Statistics:

  • Over 75 years of conflict between Israel and Palestine.
  • 100% consistency in Pakistan's stance on the Palestinian issue.
  • 0% recognition of Israel by Pakistan.
  • 75+ years of humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Sources:

  • Commerce Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar, quoted in Press Briefing at UN Headquarters (no date specified)
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, quoted in Address to High-Level Conference on Israel-Palestine Issue (no date specified)

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