Pakistan, Afghanistan condemn Israeli attack on Jenin refugee camp

By Islamuddin Sajid

ISLAMABAD (AA) - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday strongly condemned the Israeli army attack and killing of innocents in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank.

In a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Islamabad strongly condemns the Israeli brutal attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the state of Palestine, killing several innocent Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and injuring at least 20 others.

"Pakistan denounces the spate of reprehensible, cold blooded and murderous attacks that have already killed thirty (30) Palestinians this month," said the ministry.

Islamabad also extended condolences to the families of victims and best wishes for full and quick recovery of the injured from the “brutal attack” and called on the world community to stop Israel from making illegal incursions and ensure protection of human rights of Palestinians.

The Israeli army on Thursday carried out a large-scale military offensive in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank which left nine people dead, dozens of wounded, and caused great damage to buildings and property.

Separately, Afghanistan’s Taliban interim government also condemned the Israeli attack and urged the international community to protect the Islamic and human rights of Palestinians and take practical measures against the Israeli regime.

Pakistan also reiterated its strong and unwavering support to the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people for full realization of their fundamental rights – including the right to self-determination.