PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grave concern over Israeli actions preventing Palestinians from accessing essential humanitarian assistance, warning that the situation in Gaza has become increasingly desperate, particularly for children and displaced families.

The prime minister said the images of children in Gaza who have nowhere to seek shelter were heartbreaking. He noted that many children remained stranded and helpless, exposed to hunger, freezing temperatures and harsh living conditions.

Shehbaz strongly condemned violations of the ceasefire and international law, as well as continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. He stressed that depriving civilians of basic humanitarian necessities was deeply alarming and demanded urgent international attention.

The prime minister’s remarks come as severe rainfall has damaged thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians across Gaza. The destruction has further worsened conditions for families already struggling to survive amid shortages of food, shelter and other essential supplies.

The lack of humanitarian assistance has added to the suffering of displaced people, particularly children, who face growing risks from extreme weather and inadequate living conditions.

Shehbaz directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore and utilise all possible channels to increase humanitarian assistance for Gaza.

He emphasised the need to strengthen relief efforts and ensure that essential supplies reach Palestinians facing an increasingly difficult humanitarian situation.