Gaza is presenting the scene of a graveyard due to Israeli suppression continued from last two weeks: Jalil Abbas Jilani

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01, (SABAH): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has said that Gaza is presenting the scene of a graveyard due to the Israeli suppression continued from last two weeks. He said that this situation is concerning not only for Pakistan but for the whole world.

Winding up discussion on a motion regarding Israeli atrocities and aggressive actions against the innocent Palestinians, in Senate on Wednesday, Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan has always supported the people of Palestine and will continue to stand by them in future as well.

The Foreign Minister demanded an immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from Occupied Palestinian territory and restoration of the rights of Palestinians. He reiterated Pakistan’s support for an independent and viable state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al Sharif as its capital.

The Foreign Minister said it is our religious and national duty to support the Palestinian people against the brutal Israeli occupation. He said all of us should show solidarity towards the oppressed people.

Tracing the history of the Palestinian issue, Jalil Abbas Jilani said this is a longstanding unresolved issue on the UN Agenda just like Kashmir dispute. He said there are UN resolutions on both the issues, regretting that these have not been implemented.

The Foreign Minister pointed out that Israel had unleashed an unprecedented wave of terror against Palestinians since 7th of last month. He said according to the UN’s estimates, about 8500 Palestinians have been martyred including 3500 children. He said that over 25,000 Palestinians have been injured, adding that 180,000 houses including 222 schools have been destroyed.

He said Israel has also expanded its attacks beyond Gaza to West Bank. He said Israel has been breaching all international and humanitarian laws.

The Foreign Minister said Pakistan has played a pro-active diplomatic role ever since the launch of recent hostilities by Israel. He said the government of Pakistan has sent a clear message of solidarity to the Palestinian people.

He recalled Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar held telephonic conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.  He said it is because of the efforts of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that an extraordinary session of the OIC was held in Jeddah which demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, provision of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians forthwith, release of prisoners and the revival of peace process at the earliest.