Pakistan condemns Israeli actions in Khan Younis

By Islamuddin Sajid

ISLAMABAD (AA) - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned and expressed deep concerns over the ongoing violent actions of Israeli forces in Khan Younis, from where thousands have been forced to flee amid fierce clashes.

"Due to the siege of Khan Younis, the supply of food and other necessities of life has been suspended in the area. Human tragedy has been born in Palestine and the international community, including the United Nations, should fulfill its responsibilities," Sharif said in a statement.

He accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, and said the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion, which said Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is unlawful, and UN resolutions on Palestine, should be implemented.

The premier said Islamabad sent humanitarian aid to Palestine and special arrangements had been made for the admission of Palestinian medical students in Pakistani colleges.

The Israeli army on Saturday ordered Khan Younis residents to evacuate and head towards Al-Mawasi, an area designated as a safe zone but frequently attacked, "to mitigate harm to the civilian population and keep civilians away from areas of combat."

On July 13, Israel said it targeted Hamas commander Mohammed Deif in the area. The airstrike had killed at least 90 people and wounded 300 others.

Israel has killed more than 39,200 Palestinians since an Oct. 7 cross-border attack by Hamas. The actions have triggered a humanitarian disaster and an ongoing trial over alleged genocide at the International Court of Justice.