The Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony convened on Monday under the leadership of Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, passing a unanimous resolution vehemently denouncing the ongoing Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians, including vulnerable children.
The committee’s resolution strongly criticized the United States’ recent veto against a United Nations Security Council resolution, which had garnered support from a majority of nations worldwide, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip. The veto has stirred widespread concerns about the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Expressing deep concern over the aggressive actions perpetrated by Israeli forces, the committee urged the government to take swift and decisive action against the injustices befalling the innocent Palestinian population. The resolution specifically highlighted the distressing situations faced by elderly individuals, children, and patients in hospitals due to the intensified conflict.
Furthermore, the Senate committee emphasized the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation to address the escalating crisis. Members of the committee underscored the moral responsibility of the global community to intervene and put an end to the violence, ensuring the protection and well-being of civilians caught in the crossfire.
As tensions in the region continue to escalate, the Senate Standing Committee’s resolution serves as a strong expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people and a call to action for the Pakistani government to play a proactive role in addressing the grave humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict.
