Senate condemns Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians

Islamabad: The House has commenced discussion on the Israeli atrocities and aggressive actions against the innocent Palestinians.

Opening the debate, Leader of the House Ishaq Dar said the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza is a matter of concern not only for the Muslim Ummah but the whole world. 

Strongly denouncing the Israeli atrocities in Gaza, he said Pakistan should strongly raise voice for the plight of Palestinian people at different forums including the OIC.

Ishaq Dar said the international community should play its role for the establishment of an independent state of Palestine.  He said the Palestinians deserve peace and security as anybody else in the world.

Shahzad Waseem said Israel has proven itself as an oppressor and terrorist state which has no respect for international laws and humanity. Regretting the silence of human rights organizations, he said the world should resist Israeli aggression in Gaza.

The Interior Minister said there should be objective debate on the issue of missing persons. He however said that this issue should not be made part of political slogans.

Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani said Israeli bombardment on Gaza including facilities such as a hospital is a violation of international laws. He said the western countries should shun double standards for the protection of lives of Palestinian people. He said the world community should ensure provision of essential items to the oppressed Palestinian people.

Ali Zafar pointed out that about eight thousand Palestinian civilians including children and women have been martyred by the merciless bombardment on Gaza by Israel. He said essential supplies to Palestinians have been cut off.  He said the Palestinians are fighting for a just cause to get freedom from illegal occupation.  Demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Ali Zafar said the UN should come forward for the resolution of both Palestine and Kashmir issues.

Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said the OIC countries should play their role for the protection of lives and properties of Palestinian people.  He paid glowing tributes to the sacrifices of Palestinian people for their legitimate cause.

Mushtaq Ahmed said a delegation of the Senate should visit the Palestinian embassy to express solidarity with the Palestinian people. He said Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza. He said illegal occupation of Palestinian territory is not acceptable.

Manzoor Ahmad said the Muslim countries should stand in complete solidarity with the Palestinian people.

Tahir Bizenjo said a two state solution is the way forward for peaceful settlement of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The house has now been adjourned to meet again tomorrow at two thirty pm.