Pakistan on Saturday expressed concern about the humanitarian cost of the escalating situation in the Middle East and called on the international community to come together for a cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, and a lasting peace in the region.
"We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle East and the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Palestinians," the Foreign Office spokesperson said.
Pakistan has consistently advocated for a two-state solution as the key to enduring peace in the Middle East, with a just, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Palestinian question anchored in international law and in line with relevant United Nations and OIC resolutions.
"A viable, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine should be established on the basis of pre-1967 borders, with Al Quds Al-Sharif as its capital," it was reiterated.
Pakistan also urged the international community to play its role in ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and in ensuring the protection of the rights of the Palestinian people.
The Foreign Office spokesperson said that Pakistan stands with the people of Palestine in their struggle for legitimate rights and self-determination.
