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Pakistan Calls for Gaza Reconstruction

Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan on Thursday called on the international community to devise a “concrete plan” for the reconstruction of Gaza while demanding accountability for Israeli crimes that cost thousands of Palestinian lives.

Israel and Hamas reached on a ceasefire deal in Gaza which began on Sunday followed by a hostage and prisoner exchange, pausing the conflict after fifteen months.

Estimates by the Palestinian health ministry show that over 47,100 people lost their lives to Israeli attacks in Gaza since the conflict erupted, with the majority being civilians.

Meanwhile, about 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents were forcibly displaced due to the war, with some 92% (436,000) of housing units in Gaza destroyed or damaged, in addition to 80% commercial facilities.

Speaking during a weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan underscored the significance of rebuilding the destroyed infrastructure in Gaza during the conflict.

“We urge the global community to devise a concrete plan for the rebuilding of Gaza in line with UNSC resolutions,” he said.

He also called for the accountability of Israeli crimes committed in Gaza, stating it was an essential element in restoring international legitimacy.

Welcoming the ceasefire agreement, he reiterated Pakistan’s support for a two-state solution and condemned the recent Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp of West Bank which resulted in the killing of ten Palestinians.

He said, “Such actions potentially undermine the precarious ceasefire deal in Gaza and the global community should take note of it.”

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Moreover, Khan denied claims of supporting the banned militant Islamic State (ISIS) group.

He said, “We strongly reject Afghanistan’s allegations of supporting ISIS. We urge the Afghan administration to dismantle the terrorist camps of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).”

Migrant Boat Accidents

Regarding the Atlantic Ocean migrant boat tragedy, the FO spokesperson stated that 25 Pakistanis had fortunately survived the accident, and the list of survivors was shared with the public.

 “The incident was being further monitored and the Moroccan government fully cooperated fully in all matters,” he added.

The boat tragedy occurred in the waters between Mauritania and Morocco earlier this month.

As per media reports, 44 out of a total of 65 Pakistani immigrants on board the vessel either drowned or died after alleged torture.

Also Read: Over 900 Aid Trucks Reach Gaza on Truce Day 2

While speaking on the Indus Basin Treaty, the spokesperson stated that Pakistan is fully committed to this deal.

“It is hoped that New Delhi will also ensure the implementation of this deal,” he stated.

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