UNITED NATIONS, APR 14 (DNA): Pakistan Monday strongly condemned the deadly Israeli strikes across Lebanon, especially in the southern part if the country, that have left behind a catastrophic humanitarian situation.

Speaking at an OIC Ambassadorial-level meeting held to discuss the current humanitarian situation in Lebanon,  Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, said the situation was deteriorating by the day for tens of thousands of uprooted civilians.

According to the UN, intensified Israeli bombardment in Lebanon has killed more than 2,000 people AND over 6,500 others wounded, with over 1.2 million people reported displaced and the health system on the brink of collapse.

In his remarks, Ambassador Jadoon reiterated Pakista’s  full support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Lebanon, condemning “in the strongest terms” Israel’s continued military aggression.

“The large-scale destruction of civilian infrastructure and the blatant disregard for international humanitarian law must cease immediately,” he demanded.

The Pakistani envoy also welcomed the efforts of the Government of Lebanon to restore stability and strengthen state authority, including its recent cabinet decision to reinforce national security structures, noting  Beirut’s de-escalation initiatives, including a four-point plan advanced by its leadership to restore calm and stability.

Pakistan, he said, strongly condemns attacks on UN peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, who have been injured in Israeli strikes.

Te Pakistani envoy called for humanitarian access across all effected area to provide relief to the suffering people.

He said that at this critical juncture, de-escalation, restraint, and renewed diplomatic engagement were urgently required to prevent further deterioration of the regional security environment.

“Only through sustained political dialogue and respect for international law can the region move toward stability and peace,” he added.