Pakistan, 7 other Muslim countries once again condemn Israeli violations in Gaza Strip: FO

Pakistan, alongside seven other Muslim nations, has once again condemned Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, asserting these acts violate international humanitarian law and pertinent UN resolutions. This joint statement, issued by the Foreign Offices of Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis as a "clear breach of Israel's obligations under international law."

The ministers strongly condemn Israeli violations, particularly targeting healthcare facilities and civilian infrastructure, resulting in further loss of civilian lives. They express concern that such violence undermines efforts to implement the second phase of a conflict resolution plan, especially following Palestinian factions' acceptance of the agreement.

The statement emphasizes that Israel's actions threaten to derail the political process and ignite the cycle of escalation. The ministers stress that the protection of civilians, medical facilities, humanitarian and health workers, as well as the immediate provision of humanitarian aid, are legal obligations that must not be compromised.

They note that ongoing violations cannot be isolated from Israeli settler attacks in the Occupied West Bank, unlawful settlement expansion, and unilateral measures altering the "status quo in Occupied Jerusalem." The Israeli government maintains its stance on the status quo, yet extremist Israeli settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque multiple times since the Foreign Minister's appointment.

The ministers call on the international community, especially the UN Security Council, to compel Israel to comply with international humanitarian law and hold accountable those responsible for grave violations. They advocate for a serious political process leading to a two-state solution, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

At a recent ministerial conference in Amman, Jordan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque and held separate meetings with foreign ministers of Turkey, Algeria, Egypt, and Jordan, discussing the worsening situation in the occupied West Bank.