ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, in his closing remarks on the debate regarding Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians, reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people.
He called for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied Palestinian territories and the restoration of Palestinian rights. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to the creation of an independent and viable state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
Jalil Abbas Jilani stressed the religious and national duty of supporting the Palestinian people against the brutal Israeli occupation and highlighted the historical context of the Palestinian issue, which, like the Kashmir dispute, remains unresolved at the UN despite relevant resolutions.
The Foreign Minister pointed out the unprecedented wave of terror unleashed by Israel against Palestinians, resulting in a significant loss of life, including many children, and Israel’s expansion of attacks into the West Bank. He criticized Israel for violating international and humanitarian laws.
Jalil Abbas Jilani commended Pakistan’s proactive diplomatic role and the government’s efforts to convey a message of solidarity to the Palestinian people. He mentioned that the caretaker Prime Minister had a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and highlighted Pakistan and Saudi Arabia’s key role in convening an extraordinary session of the OIC in Jeddah. This session called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, the release of prisoners, and the revival of the peace process.
Pakistan Senate Passes Resolution in Solidarity with Palestinian people
The Senate unanimously passed a resolution expressing strong support and solidarity with the Palestinian people who have long endured oppression.
The resolution, presented by Leader of the House Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent policy of supporting the Palestinians’ right to self-determination and their right to establish an independent state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al Sharif as its capital.
The resolution strongly condemned Israeli actions against humanity and the state terrorism imposed on the people of Gaza, often referred to as the world’s largest open prison. It also criticized the double standards and hypocrisy of those who support Israel while opposing an immediate ceasefire in beleaguered Gaza.
The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the blockade in Gaza. It stressed the need to grant international humanitarian organizations full access to the territory to provide relief supplies, medicines, food, and water to the besieged Palestinians.
The Senate also called for an end to Israeli aggression and occupation, as well as an immediate halt to all Israeli activities aimed at desecrating the holy places of the Muslim Ummah.
Several other senators spoke on the motion, expressing their concerns and support for the Palestinian people and calling for stronger action from Muslim countries, international organizations, and the United Nations to address the Palestine and Kashmir disputes. They also emphasized the importance of providing financial and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people and condemned the killing of innocent civilians and children in Gaza.
The Senate debate on the motion has concluded, and the session has been adjourned.
