Israel's move to annex Gaza condemned by Pakistan
In a significant move, Israel's security cabinet recently approved a plan for the occupation of Gaza City, marking the beginning of a lengthy military offensive expected to displace around 1 million Palestinian civilians [1][2]. The Israeli military has expressed internal concerns about the feasibility and consequences of the operation [2].
Amnesty International and other human rights groups have condemned the decision, warning that it would violate international law and cause immense suffering [3]. The international community's response has been one of strong condemnation and concern.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has voiced his opposition to the Israeli cabinet's decision. The prime minister believes this action will escalate the war against Palestinians and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region [4]. He has called upon the international community to intervene urgently to halt Israel's aggression, protect innocent civilians, and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza [4].
In a separate development, the prime minister has been actively working towards advancing Pakistan's economy through digitization. The IT sector, in particular, has shown impressive growth, with Pakistan's IT sector exports achieving a 19% growth in the financial year 2025, surpassing the $3.8 billion target [5].
The prime minister has also directed the restructuring of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and the recruitment of the best talent from the market [6]. Under the National Incubation Center, 386 new startups were supported, 14 were sent to the global stage, and 40 e-employment centers were established [6].
Moreover, the prime minister has praised the establishment of centres for self-reliance of youth, particularly women, in the IT sector [7]. Approximately 315,000 students, including around 115,000 women, received professional IT training [8]. Thousands of youth have secured employment through the Digital Youth Hub and gained international competitence [9].
Despite the positive strides in the IT sector, the prime minister's stance on the Israeli occupation plans remains firm. He continues to advocate for the rights of the Palestinian people and urges the international community to take action to protect them.
References:
- Israeli cabinet approves plan to take control of Gaza City
- Israel's military raises concerns over Gaza City occupation plan
- Amnesty International condemns Israel's Gaza City occupation plan
- Pakistan urges international community to intervene in Gaza crisis
- Pakistan's IT sector exports surpass $3.8 billion target
- Prime Minister directs restructuring of NITB, recruitment of best talent
- Prime Minister appreciates establishment of centres for self-reliance of youth in IT sector
- Over 315,000 students receive professional IT training
- Thousands of youth secure employment through Digital Youth Hub
- The international community's response to the Israeli cabinet's decision to occupy Gaza City includes strong condemnation and concern, mirroring the stance of human rights groups like Amnesty International who warn of associated humanitarian suffering and international law violations.
- The Israeli military views the feasibility and consequences of the planned Gaza City occupation with internal trepidation.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, vocalizes opposition to the Israeli occupation plans, believing the actions will escalate the war against Palestinians and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region.
- In a separate but important context, the prime minister has been actively focusing on Pakistan's economy through digitization, with the IT sector seeing an impressive growth and the establishment of centers to support youth, particularly women, in the IT sector.
- Despite the success in the IT sector, the prime minister's commitment to the rights of Palestinian people remains resolute, urging the international community to intervene and protect them from the potential Israeli occupation in Gaza City.
