Islamabad, Pakistan – A public talk hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) addressed the current state of the Palestinian cause, with speakers expressing concerns over ongoing violence and the viability of proposed peace initiatives. The event, titled ‘Palestine at a Crossroads: The Future of the Palestinian Cause under the Board of Peace,’ featured remarks from international and Pakistani leaders and experts.
Discussion of the Palestinian Cause
Dr. Amina Khan, Director of the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at ISSI, stated that Israel is actively engaged in the systematic destruction of Palestinian life in Gaza and other occupied territories, despite global outrage. She emphasized that any path forward must prioritize justice, accountability, and Palestinian self-determination in accordance with UN resolutions and international law.
Mr. Mohammad Makram Omar Moh’d Balawi, Secretary General of the League of Parliamentarians for Al Quds (LP4Q), noted Pakistan’s long-standing support for Palestine. He expressed concern over inaction by the UN and the repetition of the Israeli narrative, while also pointing to Israeli settler colonialism in occupied Palestine. Balawi characterized the Trump era as unique in its transactional approach to international politics, lacking a focus on a political solution for Palestinians.
Pakistan’s Historic Support
Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, President of the Pakistan Africa Institute for Development and Research (PAIDAR), highlighted a shift in the discourse surrounding Palestine, citing growing awareness of Israeli brutality in Western countries, increased perception of Israel as a threat within the Arab and Muslim world, and the emergence of a coordinated Indo-Israel nexus. He recalled that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s first formal diplomatic communication with U.S. President Harry Truman was regarding Palestine, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to resolving the issue through international peace platforms.
Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the ISSI Board of Governors, emphasized the need to maintain the Palestinian issue on the international agenda. He reiterated Pakistan’s consistent position, grounded in ideological commitment and aligned with UN resolutions and international law. Mahmood expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Palestine and underscored the importance of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) to Pakistan, rejecting attempts to alter its status through illegal settlements. He affirmed that the two-state solution remains the only viable path forward.
The talk was attended by diplomats, academics, students, practitioners, and members of civil society and concluded with a question and answer session.
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