Pakistan’s support “will be remembered not only by the Palestinians but by the entire world”
Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Rabei has conveyed his gratitude on behalf of the Palestinian people for the solidarity and support shown to the Palestinian cause by the Pakistani people, government, and political leadership.
In a letter, Ambassador Rabei said: “On behalf of the Palestinian people … let me express our sincere gratitude to the brotherly people of Pakistan … for their solidarity with the Palestinians, for their courageous efforts to support our cause for a free and independent state of Palestine.”
“I want to convey my heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable efforts to support the Palestinian freedom and condemn the Israeli atrocities being carried out against innocent and unarmed Palestinians while urging the international community to take concrete and immediate steps for the resolution of the Palestine issue,” he said.
He lauded Pakistan’s efforts for speaking up and pushing for an emergency session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and for the UN General Assembly which he said were “greatly appreciated”.
“Pakistan played an important role in building, steering the discussion and building a consensus. This historical act will be remembered, not only by the Palestinians, but by the entire world,” he wrote.
He said that they will also not forget the observance of May 21 as Palestine solidarity day across Pakistan and the parliament’s decision to adopt a unanimous resolution, condemning barbaric Israeli attacks on the people of Palestine.
“I am extremely grateful to all the people of Pakistan for the unwavering support you have given to Palestinians, your message of unity has strengthened and encouraged the spirits and boosted the morale of the beleaguered Palestinians.
“Although the war on Gaza ended but our struggle to get our freedom continues. InshaAllah by working with our Pakistani brothers side by side, we will free Palestine and we all will pray together in Al Aqsa mosque in Al Quds Al Sharif, the capital of Palestine,” said Rabei.
Responding to the statement, the Foreign Office said on Twitter: “Pakistan will continue to steadfastly support the brotherly people of Palestinian territories till they get their legitimate rights.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi led diplomatic efforts along with Turkey to raise the voice of Palestinians at global platforms including UNGA to stop Israeli aggression.
A ceasefire came into force in the Gaza Strip after Egypt and Qatar brokered an agreement between Israel and Hamas to halt 11 days of bloodshed. At least 232 Palestinians, including 65 children, were killed in the Israeli bombardment.