Pakistan Proposes Arab-Islamic Task Force to Counter Israeli Aggression

Doha — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has proposed the formation of an Arab-Islamic Task Force to monitor Israeli actions and coordinate collective responses from the Muslim world.

Speaking at the meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries in Doha, Ishaq Dar stressed the urgent need for unity and decisive action in the face of what he called Israel’s continued aggression and disregard for international law.

“We are once again gathered to deliberate on the situation following Israel’s assault on a sovereign, brotherly nation,” said Dar, referring to the recent unprovoked Israeli attack on Qatar. He strongly condemned the incident, calling it a blatant violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The frequency of these meetings reflects the grave and persistent threat Israel poses to global peace and security,” he added.

Dar emphasized Pakistan’s full solidarity with the government and people of Qatar and commended Qatar’s mediation efforts and pursuit of a ceasefire. He said that attacking a neutral country engaged in peacemaking efforts was effectively an attack on diplomacy itself.

He went on to say that the two-year-long Israeli atrocities against the Palestinian people reveal dangerous ambitions and a pattern of defiance against global norms. “It is essential to halt Israel’s illegal incursions. The Arab and Islamic world must stand united,” he stated.

Dar also announced that Pakistan, along with Algeria and Somalia, has brought the issue to the UN Security Council and has requested an emergency debate at the UN Human Rights Council. “We will continue to support Palestinian rights to self-determination, justice, and peace,” he pledged.

The Deputy PM urged the Security Council to hold Israel accountable and to take concrete steps — including the deployment of an international protection force in Gaza. “The question of Israeli accountability is a test of the credibility of the international system,” he said, calling for Israel to be held responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

In his key proposal, Dar called for the establishment of a joint Arab-Islamic Task Force to closely monitor Israeli actions and implement coordinated countermeasures. He further recommended pursuing the suspension of Israel’s UN membership, in line with a recent OIC appeal, and considering additional punitive measures.

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He urged the Security Council to demand an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire as well as a prisoner exchange. Additionally, he stressed the importance of unimpeded and secure access for humanitarian aid, as well as protection for civilians, medical teams, and aid workers in affected areas.

Dar concluded by calling for the launch of a genuine political process aimed at achieving a two-state solution to the Palestinian conflict.

The high-level summit, scheduled for tomorrow, is expected to adopt a joint resolution against Israel under the aegis of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is also expected to attend the summit.