ISLAMABAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said that Palestine was a test case for the Muslim Ummah.
In a meeting with Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Jawad A. A. Rabaei here, the Foreign Minister strongly condemned violence by the Israeli forces against innocent worshippers at Al-Aqsa Masjid during the holy month of Ramazan.
The FM said all Muslims should have a joint stand on the Palestine issue which would put pressure on the world to act. “This is a test case for the Muslims. We need unity. We cannot be silent spectators against the Israeli brutalities,” he told the envoy.
Conveying his deepest sorrow and condolences for the innocent victims of lethal attacks by Israeli defence forces (IDF) in Gaza and the West Bank, he categorically condemned IDF’s continuous and indiscriminate attacks that had resulted in martyrdom of more than 140 Palestinians, including 39 children and 22 women, and injured more than 1000.
Reassuring Ambassador Rabaei of Pakistan’s ongoing efforts, Foreign Minister Qureshi briefed him about his outreach to foreign ministers of important regional partners.
Ambassador Rabaei expressed his gratitude for Pakistan’s unwavering support and steadfast policy on Palestine. He appreciated Pakistan’s continuous efforts to engage the international community for protecting Palestine.
The Palestinian Ambassador apprised the Foreign Minister about the latest situation on ground, which was already dreadful due to COVID-19, and the ensuing humanitarian suffering.