Shehbaz condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza, orders more aid
Hamas blamed an Israeli siege for flooded shelters and said Gaza needs 300,000 tents, while Islamabad called for urgent relief.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over Israel's continued attacks in Gaza on Monday, Prime Minister's Office said, Dunya News reported.
The prime minister said scenes of flooded tents, displaced children left without care, and people facing severe cold and hunger were extremely distressing.
He said Pakistan strongly condemned violations of the ceasefire, the breach of international law and Israel's ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people.
Shehbaz directed the Foreign Ministry to use every possible means to increase the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid, the report said.
The report said heavy rain in Gaza has flooded 70,000 tents, affecting 350,000 displaced people.
Hamas said the flooding exposed the severity of the siege on Gaza and blamed Israel and the peace council for the suffering of displaced families.
The group said obstacles to aid were deepening the humanitarian crisis, and it accused Israel of blocking emergency shelters, heating equipment and repair materials.
Hamas demanded that displaced families be given safe shelters instead of tents, and said Gaza urgently needs 300,000 tents.
It also called on mediators and guarantor countries to ensure a steady supply of relief goods into Gaza.
Gaza has been devastated since the war began in October 2023, and access to food, shelter and medicine has remained one of the most contested issues between Israel and Palestinian groups.
Pakistan has consistently called for an end to the fighting in Gaza and for unhindered humanitarian access for civilians.
