ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday demanded a complete ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, condemning its continued violations by Israeli forces and urging their withdrawal from the enclave to keep a United States-backed peace plan on track.
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly debate on the “Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine,” Pakistan’s envoy said his country would vote for the annual resolution, which reaffirms international backing for a two-state solution.
The statement came just a few weeks after the Security Council endorsed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, authorizing an international force for Gaza and recognizing a new transitional governance body.
“The Palestinian Authority’s role is central in this regard,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed said. “Peace cannot be shaped without the direct involvement and ownership of the Palestinian people.”
“The ceasefire must be implemented fully, with no unilateral actions or military activity,” he added. “Withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza remains essential.”
