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Al-Ahram Weekly
a day ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israeli forces kill at least 62 in Gaza as strikes continue to hit civilians near aid points - War on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least 62 people in Gaza on Friday, including 10 who had gathered to receive aid, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. Spokesperson Mahmud Bassal told AFP that they were killed by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip. A day earlier, the civil defence agency reported 56 people killed in another wave of Israeli attacks, including six struck at two separate aid distribution points. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Friday slammed the US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which set up aid distribution sites across the war-torn strip, calling it "slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid". According to Gaza's Government Media Office, at least 549 Palestinians have been killed and 4,066 injured by Israeli forces over the past month while attempting to access humanitarian aid. In a statement posted to Telegram on Wednesday, the office described the so-called "American-Israeli aid centres" as "death traps and traps for daily mass killing and luring," saying they had become sites of repeated massacres. The statement said the killings occurred as Palestinians attempted to reach food amid "a policy of starvation and comprehensive siege". According to MSF, in the week of 8 June, shortly after GHF opened a distribution site in central Gaza's Netzarim corridor, its field hospital in nearby Deir el-Balah recorded a 190 percent increase in bullet wound cases compared with the previous week. It has also previously warned that aid is being weaponised by Israel to forcibly displace Palestinians as part of a broader campaign of ethnic cleansing. "This initiative seems to be a cynical ploy to feign compliance with International Humanitarian Law," it said, adding that it "uses aid as a tool to forcibly displace people as part of... a broader strategy to ethnically cleanse the Gaza Strip." Earlier on Friday, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that at least 11 people were killed in Israeli air and drone strikes in southern Gaza. Israeli warplanes bombed a tent sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi, a declared "safe zone" south-west of Khan Younis, while drones struck the Bani Suheila and Sheikh Nasser neighbourhoods. One person was also reported killed in a separate airstrike on al-Qarara. It was unclear whether those casualties were included in the civil defence toll. Gaza's health ministry said on Friday that Israel has killed at least 56,331 people and wounded more than 132,632 others since 7 October 2023, the majority of them women and children. It said 72 people were killed and 174 injured in the past 24 hours alone. "A number of victims are still under the rubble and on the streets, and ambulances and civil defence crews cannot reach them," the ministry said. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
‘Pakistan stands with Iran': PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concerns that the US strikes to Iran had targeted facilities that were under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These attacks constituted a serious violation of international law and the IAEA Statute. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. The Prime Minister conveyed Pakistan's condemnation of the US attacks, which followed Israel's unprovoked and unjustified aggression over the past eight days. He reaffirmed Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with the brotherly people and government of Iran, while expressing heartfelt condolences on the loss of precious lives and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. Dar tells Senate: Pakistan, other OIC member states slam Israeli aggression against Iran While noting Iran's right to self-defence, as enshrined under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the Prime Minister stressed upon the need to immediately return to dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. He also called for urgent collective efforts to de-escalate the situation. The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan's readiness to play a constructive role in this context. President Pezeshkian conveyed his deep appreciation for Pakistan's support to Iran. He thanked the Prime Minister, the government and people of Pakistan, including the military leadership, for standing in solidarity with the people and Government of Iran. The two leaders emphasised on the need and urgency of forging unity among the Ummah at this critical juncture. The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact. In a statement Foreign Office issued on Sunday states Pakistan condemns the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities which follow the series of attacks by Israel. We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region. 'We reiterate that these attacks violate all norms of international law and that Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter,' it states. The unprecedented escalation of tension and violence, owing to ongoing aggression against Iran is deeply disturbing. Any further escalation of tensions will have severely damaging implications for the region and beyond. 'We emphasise the imperative need to respect civilian lives and properties and immediately bring the conflict to end. All parties must adhere to international law, particularly International Humanitarian Law. Recourse to dialogue, diplomacy, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter remain the only viable pathway to resolve the crises in the region.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
Day after endorsing Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan terms US strikes on Iran ‘deeply disturbing'
Pakistan, Iran's ally, Sunday called the attacks a violation of international law and warned of dangerous consequences for the region. A statement released by its Foreign Office expressed 'grave concern' over the strikes, which followed Israel's attacks, calling the development 'deeply disturbing', and noting that such 'aggression' risked triggering a broader regional conflagration. New Delhi: A day after nominating US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan has issued a sharp condemnation of the United States' coordinated airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in a strategic balancing act. Pakistan Condemns the US Attacks on the Nuclear Facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 22, 2025 'These attacks violate all norms of international law, and Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter,' the statement read, adding that any further escalation would have 'severely damaging implications for the region and beyond'. 'All parties must adhere to international law, particularly International Humanitarian Law,' it added. The Foreign Office urged all actors to pursue 'dialogue and diplomacy' in accordance with the UN Charter, calling it the 'only viable pathway' to resolving the growing crisis in the Middle East. The statement did not directly address the apparent contradiction between the condemnation of the strikes and its recent endorsement of Trump's role in regional peace efforts. On Saturday, the Pakistan government announced that it had 'formally decided to recommend' Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his 'decisive diplomatic intervention' and 'pivotal leadership' during the India-Pakistan conflict last month. The declaration, shared on X, came just two days after Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for a luncheon at the White House. Trump has claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire between India and Pakistan on multiple occasions, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Trump over a phone call earlier this week that at no point during Operation Sindoor was trade or mediation over the India-Pakistan issue was discussed with the US administration. Several regional powers maintain strong ties with Iran, with Pakistan standing out as the only Islamic nation among them possessing a nuclear arsenal. In the past weeks, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had sought to deepen Tehran's strategic alignment with Islamabad, particularly in response to Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza. After Israel's attack, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had expressed 'unwavering solidarity' with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, condemning what he described as Israel's 'unprovoked aggression'. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, in a recent interview, warned that Israel would 'think many times before taking on Pakistan'. But Pakistan's rhetoric, such as Asif's warning to Israel, stopped short of promising intervention. Islamabad is trying to maintain strong ties with both Washington and Tehran amid escalating regional conflict, with its Nobel nomination for Trump, while condemning airstrikes to signal solidarity with Iran and the broader Muslim world. However, Pakistan's leading national daily Dawn has called the nomination for Trump 'farcical'. 'It is a shame there is no office for 'king of the world', or Mr Trump might very well have been nominated for that instead, given the Pakistani government's gratitude for his 'decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership' in the recent skirmishes with India. It has also been announced on what appears to be the eve of yet another unjustified and potentially catastrophic American war in the Middle East', Dawn's editorial read. 'The intent behind this surprising move lands with all the subtlety of a marching band. The ruling elite here has long understood that flattery, particularly of powerful men with fragile egos, is a very dependable strategy for courting their favour,' it added. (Edited by Mannat Chugh) Also Read: Pakistan formally recommends 'genuine peacemaker' Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Pakistan Condemns US Strikes On Iran Days After Asim Munir Backs Trump For Nobel Peace Prize
Last Updated: Days after nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, Pakistan condemned the US strikes on the nuclear sites of its close ally, Iran, saying they violated international law. Pakistan condemned the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities on Sunday, saying they violated all international norms and affirmed Iran's right of self-defence. This statement came days after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir recommended US President Donald Trump's name for the Nobel Peace Prize. 'Pakistan condemns the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities which follow the series of attacks by Israel. We are gravely concerned at the possible further escalation of tensions in the region," said Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in an official statement. Pakistan said the unprecedented escalation of tensions in West Asia was 'deeply disturbing" and any further escalation will have seriously damaging implications for the region and beyond. — Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 22, 2025 'We emphasise the imperative need to respect civilian lives and properties and immediately bring the conflict to end. All parties must adhere to international law, particularly International Humanitarian Law. Recourse to dialogue, diplomacy, in line with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter remain the only pathway to resolve the crises in the region," he added. Iran and Pakistan are close allies as both countries share a border, Islamic heritage and historic trade routes. Like Iran, Pakistan is an outspoken critic of Israel and opposes Israeli operations in Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The two countries conducted a series of high-level visits and security talks after exchanging cross-border strikes targeting what they claimed were terrorist hideouts. Pakistan claimed that as tensions escalated with India, it was President Trump's back-channel diplomacy and strategic foresight that facilitated a ceasefire agreement on May 10, preventing a broader war. Pakistan's government praised Trump's efforts as a watershed moment for regional peace, underscoring his role as a genuine peacemaker. Trump later said he deserved the prize, but lamented that he would not get it due to liberal bias. Trump campaigned for office as a 'peacemaker" who would use his negotiating skills to quickly end wars in Ukraine and Gaza, although both conflicts are still raging five months into his presidency. Pakistan's desperate push was to solidify ties with the United States and get backing for its position on the Kashmir dispute. India has consistently denied any US role in de-escalating the tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a phone call with Trump on June 17, clarified that the ceasefire was achieved through direct communication channels between the Indian and Pakistani militaries, without any external mediation. First Published: June 22, 2025, 13:35 IST
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Pakistan condemns US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Listen to article Pakistan on Sunday condemned the United States for launching strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the move a violation of international law and warning it could further destabilise the region. The US attacks come on the 10th day of the Israel-Iran war sparked by Israel's wave of strikes in Iran on June 13th, escalating fears of broader regional escalation. Islamabad expressed grave concern over the rising tensions and urged all parties to refrain from further aggression. Read: Netanyahu seeks support for Iran strikes as Trump mulls US attack 'within two weeks' 'These attacks violate all norms of international law. Iran has the legitimate right to defend itself under the UN Charter,' Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement. 🔊PR No.1️⃣8️⃣2️⃣/2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Pakistan Condemns the US Attacks on the Nuclear Facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 🔗⬇️ — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 22, 2025 Terming the situation 'deeply disturbing,' the statement warned that the 'unprecedented escalation of violence' could have far-reaching implications beyond the Middle East. Pakistan also stressed the importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, urging all sides to respect International Humanitarian Law. 'Recourse to dialogue and diplomacy in line with the principles of the UN Charter remains the only viable pathway,' the Foreign Office said, adding that the conflict must be brought to an immediate end. The statement comes amid mounting global concern over the growing confrontation involving Iran, Israel, and now the United States, raising the risk of a wider war in the region. Read More: Isfahan centrifuge site struck amid Israel's bombing campaign, says IAEA The strikes targeted three key Iranian nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan — according to US President Donald Trump, who announced the operation on his Truth Social platform. 'All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,' Trump wrote, calling the operation a success. He praised the US military and declared, 'Now is the time for peace.' Earlier, Pakistan said it would recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in de-escalating a recent military standoff between Islamabad and New Delhi. "President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi, which de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation," Foreign Office said.
