Chairman of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas's Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh reached out on Friday to Pakistan's newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging him to play a pivotal role in halting the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza.

In a letter addressed to PM Shehbaz, Ismail Haniyeh called upon Pakistan to take decisive action on political, diplomatic, and legal fronts to curb the relentless onslaught against the Palestinian people.

He stressed the importance of exerting pressure on nations supporting Israel to cease the atrocities without any conditions attached.

Expressing his warm wishes and congratulations to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his assumption of office for the second time, Ismail Haniyeh also extended prayers for the success of the Pakistani leader in his new role.

In his letter, Haniyeh underscored the urgency of ensuring real relief for the Palestinian populace by providing essential necessities such as food, medicine, and shelter.

He urged for the opening of all corridors connecting Palestine with the world to facilitate the transportation of crucial aid to affected areas, particularly in Gaza.

Furthermore, Ismail Haniyeh stressed the immediate need to lift the siege on Gaza residents to initiate a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the war-ravaged territory.

He called for concerted efforts in exposing Israel's crimes and pursuing legal action against it, while advocating for the political and diplomatic isolation of Israel on the global stage.

Highlighting Israel's flagrant violations of international law and its continued disregard for human rights, particularly through the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, Haniyeh reiterated the imperative of securing freedom and self-determination for Palestinians to address the root cause of the conflict.

Despite international condemnation and calls for accountability from organizations such as the International Court of Justice and human rights groups, Israel persists in its aggression with impunity.

Ismail Haniyeh emphasised the urgency of global action to halt Israel's ongoing war crimes and uphold the principles of justice and humanitarianism.

Gaza death toll

Since October 7, Israeli attacks on Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 31,490 Palestinians, with 73,439 more injured. Meanwhile, in response to a Hamas attack on the same date, Israel has reported 1,139 fatalities and numerous captives.