The nation of Pakistan is observing a day of mourning across the country today in solidarity with the Palestinians and condemnation of the ongoing Israeli brutality in Gaza.
The decision was taken at a consultative meeting of government allies held in Islamabad on Thursday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the deteriorating situation in Palestine.
In a joint statement, it was announced that the funeral prayer in absentia for Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’ political bureau, who was killed in Tehran on Wednesday.
The meeting also resolved to present a resolution in parliament expressing full solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The declaration further urged the international community, including the United Nations, to break the silence and take immediate action to stop the ongoing genocide of the oppressed Palestinians by Zionist.
Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted that the silence of the international community regarding the ongoing Israeli barbarism in Palestine was a matter of grave concern. He condemned the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and said Israel had grossly violated resolutions adopted by international bodies, including the UN Security Council and the rulings of the International Court of Justice.
Prime Minister Sharif emphasized that the International Court of Justice declared Israel’s actions to be genocide. However, he expressed appreciation to countries that have condemned Israel’s continued oppression in Gaza.
Leaders from various political parties including Pakistan Muslim League-N, Pakistan Peoples Party, Balochistan Awami Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), Quaid’s Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), Zia’s Pakistan Muslim League, and the National Party participated in the discussion. Participants unanimously condemned Israel’s actions and expressed deep sorrow over Haniyeh’s death in Tehran.
In addition, the participants saw Haniyeh’s assassination as a deliberate attempt to disrupt peace efforts in the region and continue the persecution of Palestinians.
The resolution, to be tabled in parliament, will reiterate Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and condemn the actions of the Israeli government. Participants emphasized the importance of a united international response to stop the genocide and bring Israel to justice for its war crimes against the Palestinians.
