ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly voiced their concern over ongoing ceasefire violations in Lebanon, amid recent Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday that resulted in 182 fatalities and left 890 wounded.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephonic discussion with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to review the current regional situation.
In their conversation late Wednesday night, both officials expressed serious worry about the breaches and emphasized the critical importance of adhering to and fully implementing the ceasefire to promote lasting peace and regional stability. Ishaq Dar also acknowledged and appreciated Saudi Arabia’s ongoing support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at fostering peace in the area.The two leaders committed to maintaining close communication as the situation develops.
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a statement warning that the recent Israeli bombardments in Lebanon pose a “severe threat” to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. His spokesperson highlighted that the intense military actions in Lebanon jeopardize ongoing peace efforts and called on all parties to cease hostilities immediately.
Lebanon experienced its most severe Israeli assault since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated. The country became embroiled after Iran-backed militants launched retaliatory strikes against Israel amid the broader US-Israel tensions with Iran.
Although Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire late Tuesday, Israel clarified that Lebanon is not part of the truce, complicating the regional peace process.
