ISLAMABAD: During the Pakistan Senate Session on Monday, Senators from all political parties unanimously passed a resolution condemning the Israeli military’s recent massacre of innocent Palestinians. The resolution, presented by Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan, expressed grave concern over the brutal attack carried out by Israeli forces on February 29, 2024, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of unarmed Palestinians who had gathered to receive aid (food supplies, medicine, etc.).
The resolution highlighted the ongoing suffering of the Palestinian people due to the blockade imposed by the Israeli army, which has exacerbated their dire humanitarian situation. It urged the international community to take immediate action to lift the siege of Gaza and facilitate the delivery of aid to those in need.
“This House strongly recommends and urges the International Community to take action such that the siege of Gaza be lifted immediately and Muslim countries be allowed all access and cover for delivery of aid” it added.
Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan criticized the international community for its inaction and failure to effectively assist the innocent Palestinians. Other Senators, including Pulwasha Muhammad Zai Khan, Faisal Javed, and Kamran Murtaza, condemned the violence perpetrated by Israeli forces and emphasized the urgent need for solidarity and support for the Palestinian cause.
Several Senators called for practical steps to be taken to support the people of Palestine, including boycotting Israeli products and establishing a relief fund for Palestinian victims. They underscored the importance of unity among political parties and urged the government to play a proactive role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israeli Violence Against Palestinians in Gaza
Senator Mohammad Humayun Mohmand said that Palestinian-injured Children were being operated on without anesthesia which is so painful that a human cannot bear it.
Senator Rubina Khalid said that we need to make a strategy to go ahead and it can be possible through unity among all political parties. The differences among political parties had affected a lot the country, she added.
Senator Kamil Ali Agha said that there is no proper and planned support for Palestinian people from the Muslim countries so far. Israeli forces are not allowing the Muslim countries to provide aid to the affected people.
Similarly, Senators including Mohsin Aziz, and Saif Ullah Abro, condemned the human law violations in Palestine and urged the international community to raise their voices for the people of Palestine.
Senator Abro also urged to constitute a Fund Relief for the support of the people of Palestine and announced his one-month salary for them.
Senator Mushtaq said that the situation in Gaza is more deteriorated than being displayed in Media. He said that we want to help the innocent people with the help of government.
Senator Danesh Kumar said that it is good that the issue of Palestine is being highlighted by the Senate of Pakistan. They (Palestinians) are also humans who were being slaughtered. Senator Waqar Mehdi said that the Gaza border is closed and nobody can provide support to them.
