ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed serious concern over Israel’s continued actions that are preventing the delivery of essential humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
In a statement, the prime minister described the scenes of displaced Palestinian families facing severe hardship as deeply distressing. He highlighted reports of tents being flooded, children left without shelter, and families struggling with extreme cold and hunger.
Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned violations of the ceasefire, breaches of international law and what he described as continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.
He also directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to use all available channels to increase the immediate delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has reportedly flooded around 70,000 tents in Gaza, affecting approximately 350,000 displaced people.
Hamas has blamed the situation on Israel’s blockade, saying the heavy rains have exposed the worsening humanitarian crisis in the territory. It also accused Israel and the Peace Council of being responsible for the hardships faced by displaced Palestinians.
Hamas has called for safe shelters instead of tents for displaced families. It further claimed that Israel was obstructing the delivery of emergency shelters, heating equipment and repair materials.
According to Hamas, Gaza urgently needs around 300,000 tents. The group has urged mediating and guarantor countries to ensure the continuous delivery of humanitarian supplies to the territory.
