President Dr Arif Alvi said Sunday that he was deeply disturbed over the escalation of violence between Palestine and Israel, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In a statement on social media platform X, he said: “There should be maximum restraint to prevent further bloodshed and loss of human lives. The situation calls for an immediate ceasefire as the hostility and confrontation between Palestine and Israel will further increase the sufferings of the people.”
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He added: “I urge the international community to play its active role to prevent both sides from further escalating the conflict and work for a long overdue peaceful resolution of the dispute in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and international law.”
He stated: “Progress towards peace cannot be materialised without condemning usurpation and brutalisation of Palestinian rights & people by Israel. Continuous annexation of land, illegal settlements, disproportionate reactions & killings. The result is no hope & no progress towards peace.”
He emphasised: “Time has come to move forward in line with UN resolutions. International community can play a big role today towards world peace.”