PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli actions in Gaza, supports Palestinian statehood

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Speaking to the media afterward, Sharif expressed that the hearts of Pakistanis resonate with those of Palestinians.

The Prime Minister strongly condemned the atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza over the past year, describing them as a form of barbarism not witnessed by mankind for ages.

"During the last one year, 41000 Palestinian people have been martyred. Cities after cities, towns, villages, hospitals, schools and infrastructure have been razed to the ground. This kind of barbarism hasn’t been witnessed not only in the recent past but since ages,” the Prime Minister remarked.

The prime minister underscored the sacrifices made by the Palestinian people, stating that they would not be in vain and ultimately lead to the creation of an independent State of Palestine.

“The time has come when we all must come together and demand an immediate ceasefire and the creation of the State of Palestine as without that peace will not return in this part of the world. If this is allowed to linger on, then God forbids, things will become very very tense,” the Prime Minister said.

In his remarks, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said even since before 1948, Pakistan’s position on Palestine had been unchanged as the country had extended the maximum possible support to the people of Palestine.

He said Pakistan’s support was not just limited to the students rather it maintained its pro-Palestine position in the international forums.