Israeli assault on Rafah a 'deplorable violation of international law: Pakistani FM

Israel’s bombing of Rafah is a “deplorable and a grave violation of international law and human rights,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said on Tuesday.

“Pakistan condemns these acts of violence against innocent Palestinians and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The world cannot afford to look away," added Jilani in a post on X.

Israeli forces have steadily moved towards southwards in Gaza towards Rafah which is the last key city that troops have yet to enter.

There has been growing international alarm that Israel is planning a final assault on the city which would deepen the humanitarian crises in the besieged Strip.