The National Assembly resumed its session at the parliament house in Islamabad today (Wednesday) with Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in the chair and passed a resolution reaffirming Pakistan’s historic and unwavering support for Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom, dignity and justice, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The resolution moved by Shazia Marri expressed deep concerns over the continuing and escalating Israeli military aggression in Gaza saying this has resulted in the killing of civilians and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.
The resolution strongly condemned the recent statements and actions by Israeli authorities indicating plans for long-term occupation of Gaza, forced displacement of its population and efforts to erase the Palestinian identity of the territory. It also condemned the use of starvation, siege and collective punishment as tools of war, emphasizing that these acts are war crimes under international law.
The House called upon the UN and the international community to fulfill their moral and legal responsibilities by taking immediate and concrete steps to end Israeli military aggression in Gaza and ensure the protection of civilians and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance. It emphasized that the occupying power be held accountable for its war crimes and crimes against humanity and that the Palestinian people be supported in their quest for justice and self-determination.
The resolution urged the government to continue to raise its voice for the Palestinian people at all international forums including the United Nations and the OIC.
Reporter Rozina Ali