PM condemns Israel's plan to seize Gaza as illegal, illegitimate
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the Israeli cabinet's approval of a plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it an illegal and illegitimate action. In a statement, he described the move as a dangerous escalation in the ongoing war against the Palestinian people.
'This amounts to a dangerous escalation in an already catastrophic war against the people of Palestine. This expansion of military operations will only worsen the existing humanitarian crisis and derail any prospects for peace in the region,' PM Shehbaz said, stressing that such actions are detrimental to regional stability.
We strongly condemn the Israeli cabinet's approval of a plan to take illegal and illegitimate control of Gaza City. This tantamounts to a dangerous escalation in an already catastrophic war against the people of Palestine.
This expansion of military operations will only worsen… — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 8, 2025
He emphasised the root cause of the ongoing tragedy, stating, 'That is Israel's prolonged, illegal occupation of Palestinian territory. As long as this occupation endures, peace will remain elusive.'
The premier reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the creation of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, in line with relevant United Nations and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) resolutions.
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The Prime Minister called on the international community to intervene urgently, demanding an immediate halt to Israel's aggression, the protection of innocent civilians, and the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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