Pakistan issued a strong diplomatic rebuke of Israel’s recent move to apply its sovereignty over key areas of the occupied West Bank, calling the action provocative and unlawful while appealing for intervention by international bodies swiftly. Geo News @ 22:00 Dawn
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan) (MoFA) issued a statement asserting that Israeli draft legislation, which seeks to extend Israeli law over settlements and large sections of West Bank, constitutes a clear breach of international law and resolutions from United Nations Security Council. * * +2 This news update comes courtesy of Dawn News Agency in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s government recently reiterated their support for an independent Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, as per Geo News. They sent out a strong signal of opposition by their actions.
Pakistan asserted in its communique that Israel’s proposed annexation plans undermine efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region, by infringing upon Palestinian rights to self-determination while further entrenching Israel’s occupation.
Dawn.The Foreign Office called upon the international community to take “urgent and decisive” action against Israel’s occupation forces, in order to end their annexation process and hold them accountable.
Israel’s parliament (Knesset) is considering two bills related to Ma’ale Adumim annexation and sovereignty over West Bank settlements; observers consider such legislation could severly alter any vision of two-state solution in Palestine/Israel peace agreements. [Geo News =+1]
Repercussions for Regional Peace
Pakistan’s condemnation reflects widespread concern among Muslim-majority nations and Arab states that Israel’s annexation drive could irreparably erode prospects for Palestinian statehood and escalate regional tensions.
Middle East Monitor
Pakistan asserts the illegality of this move under international law to position itself as an active voice in international diplomacy on the Palestinian issue–forming closer ties with regional partners who share a view that unilateral annexation must be met with swift global resistance.
Domestically, Pakistanis hold strong public support for Palestinian rights; public protests and calls for solidarity have marked Pakistani life since developments in Gaza and West Bank, in response to events there. [Wikipedia]
Pakistan Is Pushing For…
Stronger international diplomatic pressure should be exerted upon Israel to abandon plans that violate international law for annexation plans.
Reaffirmation of a two-state solution as the only viable solution, with Palestine established on 1967 lines.
Accountability mechanisms should be put in place for Israel’s actions in occupied territories, including settlement expansion and unilateral sovereignty claims.
Pakistan, regional partners and international institutions have enhanced cooperation to promote Palestinians’ inalienable rights while assuring their dignity and safety.
While Israeli bills remain in their early stages and still require reading by the Knesset before becoming law, Pakistan’s statement signaled its intent to use diplomatic channels to uphold international law and Palestinian rights. Any successful annexations would be met with diplomatic opposition that goes beyond symbolic objection. Pakistan clearly stated its intention to work within regional and international forums to defend international law and uphold Palestinian rights.
As for the international community’s response–in the form of sanctions, diplomatic isolation or enforcement of UN resolutions–remains to be seen, Palestinians’ chances for justice may dwindle if unilateral moves continue unchecked.
Conclusion Its Pakistan’s strong rebuke of Israel’s West Bank annexation plans serves as a stark reminder that Palestine remains a deeply relevant issue beyond the immediate Middle East. Islamabad government calls for urgent global action indicate their belief that unchecked annexation could threaten not only peace in the region, but also international norms. With Israel rapidly pushing ahead its legislative scheme, coming weeks could prove critical in determining both future of two-state solution and global order itself.