In the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the second day of renewed Israeli bombardments has led to a devastating toll, with health officials reporting over 180 Palestinians killed and hundreds more injured.
The violence has targeted residential areas, marking a troubling escalation since the expiration of the Israel-Hamas truce.
The bombardments, causing plumes of smoke over Gaza, intensified as Tel Aviv claimed to have targeted more than 200 Hamas hideouts in the region, particularly affecting places like Khan Younis.
Israeli forces extended the temporary pause in skirmishes twice, linking it to the daily release of hostages by Hamas, posing challenges to halting hostilities.
Amidst the chaos, Arab nations, notably Qatar, played a mediating role in ongoing talks to restore the truce.
In response to the crisis, Pakistan called for a durable and sustained ceasefire, emphasizing the urgent need for extensive humanitarian assistance, medical aid for the injured, and shelter for those displaced by the indiscriminate bombings by Israeli forces.
Expressing deep concern over the escalating Israeli aggression in the West Bank, Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, urged the international community to take immediate.
Decisive steps to end the campaign of terrorism against the Palestinian population.
The situation remains precarious as diplomatic efforts continue to address the humanitarian crisis and bring about a lasting resolution to the conflict.