Durable peace requires ending occupation of Palestinian land, says Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad, Oct 7 (Online): Ending Israel’s illegal occupation, settlement expansion on Palestinian land, and oppression against innocent Palestinians are key for peace, justice, and prosperity in the region.

These views were expressed by former Prime Minister Shehbaz taking to social blogging website x on Saturday.

“I am not surprised by today’s events. What else can one expect when Israel continues to deny Palestinians their legitimate right to self-determination and statehood? What else, after daily provocations, attacks by occupation forces and settlers, and raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites of Christianity and Islam? “said former Prime Minister.

He further said that the world must recognize that durable peace requires: ending occupation of Palestinian land, recognizing the State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, and upholding Palestinians’ right to independence and sovereignty.

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