Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly attack by Israeli forces on the 40 vessel Samud Gaza flotilla carrying over 450 humanitarian workers from 44 countries.

In a social media post on X, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif called for immediate release of all humanitarian workers illegally apprehended by Israeli forces.

He said crime of humanitarian workers is to carry aid for the hapless Palestinian people. The Prime Minister said this barbarity must end. He said peace must be given a chance and humanitarian aid must reach these in need.

Meanwhile Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in a statement issued on X said that Pakistan strongly condemns Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and detention of international activists in flagrant violation of international law.

Ishaq Dar said that we demand an immediate ceasefire, lifting of blockade, swift release of activists and unhindered aid to Gaza.

He said that Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their quest for an independent, sovereign State based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.