Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas on January 15, 2025.
MOFA expressed hope that the ceasefire, announced by Qatar and the United States, would pave the way for a permanent ceasefire and enable a scale-up of humanitarian aid to affected Palestinians.
Islamabad condemned the “indiscriminate use of force” by Israeli forces, highlighting the unprecedented loss of life, displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and widespread destruction of property.
It described Israel’s expansionist policy as a destabilizing factor for the entire region.
“Pakistan reiterates its unwavering support for a just, comprehensive and durable solution to the Palestinian issue,” the statement read.
Islamabad advocates the establishment of an independent and sovereign state of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
Peace in Gaza in sight as Hamas and Israel sign cease-fire deal
Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday the agreement on a cease-fire deal to end the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza enclave starting Sunday after Hamas and Israel agreed to a hostage and prisoner exchange.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Hamas acting Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, US President Joe Biden as well as President-elect Donald Trump confirmed the ceasefire agreement after intensive talks in Qatar’s capital.
However, confirmation of the deal was still awaited from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Israeli officials said the final details were still being sorted out, while President Isaac Herzog appealed to Netanyahu to approve the deal when it was presented to him.
Announcing the deal, US President Joe Biden said a six-week ceasefire would allow for negotiations to bring a permanent end to the war, adding that it would halt fighting in Gaza, intensify humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in need, and reunite the hostages with their families.
