Pakistan condemns Israeli strikes in Lebanon, urges international action

Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, calling them a blatant violation of international law and fundamental humanitarian principles.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Pakistan condemns, in the strongest terms, the ongoing Israeli “aggression” against Lebanon, which it said has caused civilian casualties and widespread destruction of infrastructure.

Islamabad said the Israeli actions undermine international efforts to establish peace and stability in the region and called on the international community to take urgent and concrete steps to end the “aggression.”

Pakistan also reiterated its “unwavering” solidarity with the government and people of Lebanon, saying it stands with the country during this difficult time and supports its sovereignty, territorial integrity, peace and stability.

The latest Israeli attacks came after Iran and the US announced a two-week truce on Tuesday aimed at paving the way for a final agreement to end the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, which has left many dead and wounded.

The announcement came less than two hours before the expiration of a deadline that US President Donald Trump had repeatedly extended for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept an agreement or face “the destruction of an entire civilization.”