China urged the protection of Palestinian rights after Israel passed a law allowing the death penalty. The move targets Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks in the occupied West Bank. The law has drawn international criticism and heightened regional tensions. The Israeli parliament approved the bill on Monday, mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted by […]
Palestinian rights
Muslim nations condemn Israel’s West Bank expansion plans
Pakistan and seven other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israel’s latest policies in the West Bank, warning that these measures aim to impose “a new legal and administrative reality” over occupied Palestinian territory. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar described the actions as […]
Pakistan, regional allies demand Rafah Crossing remain open
Pakistan and six regional countries expressed deep concern over Israeli statements about restricting the Rafah Crossing. They said the move appeared aimed at transferring Gaza residents into Egypt. The countries reaffirmed their absolute rejection of any attempt to expel Palestinians from their land. In a joint statement after consultations among the foreign ministers of Pakistan, […]
Pakistan stands firm with Palestine, urges complete Israeli pullout
Pakistan has expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanded the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and all occupied Palestinian territories. It stressed that Israel must be held accountable for war crimes and acts of genocide. Since the start of Israeli aggression in Gaza on 7 October 2023, tens of thousands of Palestinians […]
Hamas rejects UN Gaza plan, warns of bias
Hamas rejected the UN Security Council’s approval of a US-drafted Gaza resolution. The group said the plan violates Palestinian rights. It warned that the proposed international force could take sides in the conflict. The resolution endorses US President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan and allows an international force to operate inside the territory. Hamas argued that […]
Federal minister Azam Nazeer Tarar speaks out for Palestinian rights
Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza. He stated that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians. During a National Assembly meeting, he emphasized Pakistan’s long-standing support for the oppressed Palestinian people. Tarar assured that Pakistan stands firmly with them in their struggle. He detailed the heavy toll of the […]
Israel troops raid Palestinian rights group offices
Israel troops raid Palestinian rights group offices Israeli security forces on Thursday raided the offices of multiple Palestinian human rights groups in the occupied West Bank, which the state has branded “terrorist organisations”. The military said soldiers and police officers “closed seven institutions and confiscated property” in the overnight raids. At the Ramallah offices of […]