Pakistan
PM urges world to hold Israel accountable for war crimes
Prime Minister stated Pakistan stands by their Palestinian brothers and sisters
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and bring it to justice.
In a statement today, he strongly denounced the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Khan Younis area of Palestine.
The Prime Minister voiced concerns over the displacement of over 150,000 Palestinians in Khan Younis. He said the siege of Khan Younis has suspended the supply of food and other necessities of life to the area.
Shehbaz Sharif said: “Human tragedy is unfolding in Palestine as Israeli forces are committing grave crime of genocide of Palestinians”. He called on the international community, including the United Nations, to fulfill its responsibilities.
Prime Minister stated Pakistan stands by their Palestinian brothers and sisters. Pakistan in its statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), raised its voice on the Palestinians' right to self-determination and the atrocities inflicted on the Palestinians by Israel.
He reiterated the demand that the recent decisions of the ICJ regarding the situation in Palestine and the resolutions of the United Nations be implemented.
The premier added that Pakistan has so far sent 1,200 tons of humanitarian aid through six aircraft of PAF and 1,500 tons through three ships.
He said special arrangements have been made for Palestinian medical students in Pakistan's medical colleges so that they can continue their education.