ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes in Lebanon, calling them a blatant violation of international law and urging the global community to hold Tel Aviv accountable.
The strikes, which targeted Beirut and southern Lebanon on the eve of Eidul Azha, have drawn widespread criticism, including a firm response from the Lebanese leadership.
According to the Foreign Office, the attacks represent a serious breach of Lebanon’s sovereignty and a direct violation of the ceasefire agreement signed in November 2024.
Pakistan expressed full solidarity with the people of Lebanon during what it described as a “difficult and dangerous time” for the region.
Warning Against Escalation and Instability
In its official statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office warned that Israel’s repeated use of force not only endangers civilian lives but also fuels regional instability and undermines ongoing peace efforts.
The statement called on the United Nations and ceasefire mediators to take swift action to prevent further escalation.
Hezbollah, which has been exchanging fire with Israel since October 8 in support of Palestinians in Gaza, was the reported target of Thursday’s airstrikes.
The strikes were condemned by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, who both labeled the attacks as aggressive and destabilizing.
Pakistan’s Stand for Peace and Justice
Reaffirming its commitment to peace and international law, Pakistan emphasized that ongoing violence in the region cannot lead to security or stability.
The Foreign Office urged the international community to intervene decisively and to ensure accountability for the Israeli actions.
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam added that more than 500 Hezbollah military positions had been dismantled by the Lebanese army, yet stressed that Israel’s continued violations and occupation were the primary obstacles to lasting peace.
