ISLAMABAD, November 9, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explore all possible channels to urgently increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza, expressing grave concern over the worsening conditions facing displaced Palestinians, particularly children exposed to hunger and severe cold.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the prime minister condemned what he described as Israel’s continued unlawful restrictions on the delivery of essential humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population.
Shehbaz Sharif said distressing images emerging from Gaza showed tents submerged in water, leaving displaced families struggling to survive amid deteriorating weather conditions.
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He expressed particular concern for children trapped in the devastated territory, saying many had nowhere else to seek shelter and were facing hunger, freezing temperatures and inadequate living conditions.
The prime minister described the humanitarian situation as heartbreaking and called attention to the urgent need for food, shelter and other essential supplies for affected civilians.
He also strongly condemned what he termed violations of the ceasefire and international law, along with continued aggression against the Palestinian people.
The prime minister said he had instructed the Foreign Ministry to use every available means to facilitate an immediate increase in humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
The directive reflects Pakistan’s concern over the humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territory, where displaced families continue to face serious challenges in accessing basic necessities.
Sharif’s statement placed particular emphasis on the vulnerability of children and families living in temporary shelters, highlighting the risks posed by cold weather, flooding and shortages of essential supplies.
The prime minister reiterated the need to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches Palestinians facing increasingly difficult living conditions.