The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution strongly condemning recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel’s intention to form a regional alliance with India and other countries against Muslim nations.
The resolution was moved by PPP’s Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan in the upper house of Parliament. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel plans to build what he described as a broad network of alliances in and around the Middle East, according to The Times of Israel.
The Senate resolution took strong exception to statements perceived as undermining regional stability and international legal norms.
The House criticised Israel’s policies and actions, citing disregard for international law, the UN Charter, relevant United Nations resolutions, and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The Senate rejected any attempts to alter the legal or historical status of the occupied Palestinian territories, including holy sites, and condemned settlement expansion and the displacement of Palestinians.
