Pakistan Continues Firm Support for Palestine Amid Gaza Crisis and Regional Tensions
In a recent development, the Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and vehemently condemned the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza. The remarks came during a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Zaher Zaid, highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to human rights, regional stability, and solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
During the meeting at the Parliament House, Speaker Sadiq strongly denounced the grave human rights violations occurring in Gaza, describing the Israeli aggression as a major humanitarian catastrophe. He expressed deep sorrow over the death toll surpassing 50,000 lives, emphasizing that the continuous killing of innocent children is a moral crisis for the global community. The Speaker also criticized Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, condemning the use of food as a weapon and calling it “utterly unacceptable.”
Pakistan’s leadership reaffirmed its unwavering support for Palestine on both moral and diplomatic levels. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq underscored Pakistan’s commitment to standing with its Palestinian brothers and sisters, vowing continued advocacy at international forums. He also addressed regional security issues, condemning Israel’s attack on Iran, which he described as a blatant violation of international law and a serious threat to regional and global peace. Welcoming the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Speaker emphasized the global need for peace rather than conflict.
Addressing regional geopolitics, the Speaker highlighted Pakistan’s strong stance against Indian aggression, noting the visible alignment between India and Israel during recent escalations. He reiterated Pakistan’s policy of non-recognition of Israel as a state, asserting that Pakistan regards Israel as a terrorist organization.
The Palestinian Ambassador, Dr. Zaher Zaid, expressed profound gratitude for Pakistan’s steadfast support. He commended the Pakistani people for their solidarity, stating that the oppressed people of Gaza highly value Pakistan’s moral and diplomatic backing. Ambassador Zaid called on the international community to increase pressure on Israel and accelerate humanitarian aid to Gaza, emphasizing the urgency of halting Israeli atrocities through diplomatic and international means.
This meeting underscores Pakistan’s consistent stance of backing Palestine and advocating for peace and stability in a volatile regional environment, reinforcing its position against violations of human rights and violations of international law.
