Pakistan, 16 other Muslim countries condemn Israeli attacks in Gaza
Pakistan and 16 other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israeli attacks in Gaza and called for the immediate and full implementation of the ceasefire, along with the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian assistance.
According to a statement issued by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the foreign ministers expressed grave concern over Israel’s airstrike on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, condemning the killing of patients and medical personnel as a violation of international humanitarian law.
The joint statement said continued Israeli attacks on tents and shelters housing displaced Palestinians were undermining efforts to maintain the ceasefire and restore peace and stability in Gaza.
The ministers said the Israeli actions were also contrary to US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive peace plan.
They expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, warning that restrictions on the entry of relief supplies, tents and medicines were further aggravating the crisis as winter approached.
The statement said severe shortages of shelters and medical facilities were placing the lives of children and newborns at serious risk, while the affected Palestinian population urgently needed humanitarian assistance.
The foreign ministers called on Israel to immediately and fully implement the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, Trump’s comprehensive peace plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
They urged Israel to respect the ceasefire, protect civilians and medical facilities, and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
The ministers also called for United Nations agencies and international relief organisations to be allowed to operate in Gaza without restrictions, stressing that the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid should not be made conditional on political or security considerations.
They urged the United States and the Board of Peace to intensify efforts to ensure Israel fully implements its commitments and lifts all restrictions on humanitarian assistance.
The 17 countries reaffirmed their commitment to working with regional and international partners to ease the suffering of Palestinians, facilitate humanitarian assistance and consolidate the ceasefire.