Senate passes resolution rejecting Israeli statement, reaffirms support for Palestine

Islamabad (APP): The Senate of Pakistan on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution strongly rejecting recent remarks attributed to Israel, expressing concern over what it termed provocative narratives affecting the unity of the Muslim Ummah.

 

The resolution was moved by Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan in the House on behalf of all parties.

 

The resolution took strong exception to statements perceived as undermining regional stability and international legal norms.

 

The House criticised Israel’s policies and actions, citing disregard for international law, the UN Charter, relevant United Nations resolutions, and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

 

The Senate rejected any attempts to alter the legal or historical status of the occupied Palestinian territories, including holy sites, and condemned settlement expansion and displacement of Palestinians.

 

The House deplored what it described as continued provocative steps and statements by Israeli leadership that could threaten regional and international peace.

 

The resolution also condemned any efforts aimed at undermining the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Islamic countries, while rejecting Israel’s reported announcement recognising the independence of Somaliland, describing it as inconsistent with international principles.

 

The Senate urged the international community to ensure accountability and end impunity for actions violating international humanitarian and human rights laws.

 

It demanded full Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and called for increased, sustained, and unimpeded humanitarian assistance for Palestinians, particularly in Gaza.

 

The House emphasised the need for early recovery and reconstruction efforts and reiterated Pakistan’s historic and unwavering support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.

 

The resolution reaffirmed support for the establishment of an independent, viable, and contiguous State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.