ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Pakistan has issued a strong condemnation of the *Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and parts of southern Lebanon, carried out on **June 5, 2025, just ahead of Eid al-Adha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a **blatant violation of international law and Lebanon’s sovereignty, as well as a breach of the **November 2024 ceasefire agreement*.
Statement from Pakistan’s Foreign Office
In an official statement released on Friday, the *Foreign Office* declared:
“The reckless use of force threatens civilian lives, fuels regional instability, and undermines efforts for lasting peace. Pakistan stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of Lebanon during this difficult time.”
The ministry urged the *international community, especially the **United Nations* and *ceasefire mediators, to intervene urgently to **hold Israeli occupying forces accountable* and *prevent further escalation* in the region.
Call for Global Responsibility
Pakistan emphasized its longstanding commitment to *peace, justice, and international law*, reiterating that such actions by Israel endanger the prospects of stability in the Middle East.
“We urge the international community, particularly the United Nations and ceasefire mediators, to take immediate action,” the statement added.
Context: Tensions Amid Ceasefire Fragility
The airstrikes mark a significant flare-up amid a *fragile regional calm* since the *2024 ceasefire agreement* was brokered to halt hostilities. The latest military escalation comes at a particularly sensitive time, as Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid.
Pakistan’s Diplomatic Stance
Pakistan has consistently voiced its opposition to *unilateral military actions* and called for a *diplomatic resolution* to conflicts in the Middle East. The government reaffirmed its support for *sovereign nations’ territorial integrity* and its alignment with *international humanitarian norms*.
