ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed concern over Israel’s continued illegal actions to deprive the brave Palestinian people of Gaza of basic humanitarian aid.
The prime minister said the heartbreaking scenes of flooded tents in Gaza and helpless displaced Palestinian children facing severe cold and hunger are deeply distressing.
He strongly condemned the ceasefire violations, the breach of international law and Israel’s continued aggression against the Palestinian people.
The prime minister directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to use all possible means to increase the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid.
Heavy rains in Gaza have flooded 70,000 tents, affecting 350,000 displaced people. Hamas has described the flooding as a result of the Israeli blockade.
According to Hamas, the heavy rains have exposed the severity of the blockade on Gaza.
It said Israel and the Peace Council are responsible for the hardships of the displaced, and that obstacles to aid delivery are deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Hamas demanded that displaced families be provided safe shelters instead of tents, saying Israel is blocking the supply of emergency shelters, heating equipment and repair materials.
Hamas said Gaza urgently needs 300,000 tents and urged mediator and guarantor countries to ensure a continuous flow of relief supplies.