Islamabad (The COW News Digital) Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where displaced Palestinian families are struggling with flooded tents, hunger and extreme cold following heavy rainfall.
The prime minister condemned what he described as Israel’s continued unlawful actions preventing essential humanitarian assistance from reaching the Palestinian population. He also directed Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pursue all possible measures to urgently increase humanitarian aid for Gaza.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X. Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the distressing conditions facing Palestinian children and displaced families.
The prime minister said heartbreaking images had emerged showing tents submerged in floodwater, while children with nowhere else to seek shelter were exposed to starvation and freezing temperatures.
He strongly condemned what he described as violations of the ceasefire and international law, as well as continued aggression against the Palestinian people.
The prime minister’s statement comes as severe weather has further deteriorated living conditions for displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.
According to reports from Gaza’s government media office, approximately 70,000 tents were flooded within a 12-hour period following heavy rainfall. The flooding affected displaced families living in makeshift camps and caused injuries.
Gaza’s civil defence authorities reportedly received around 1,500 distress calls from residents seeking assistance.
Emergency response efforts have been complicated by shortages of fuel, damaged equipment and the widespread destruction of infrastructure. Many families have been left with waterlogged mattresses, damaged shelters and limited access to essential supplies.
For thousands of displaced Palestinians, tents remain their only available shelter. The latest flooding has exposed the vulnerability of these temporary structures, particularly as colder weather continues to affect the territory.
Children, elderly people and families displaced by the conflict are among those facing the most severe hardships.
Shehbaz Sharif said he had instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to use all available channels to urgently scale up humanitarian assistance for Gaza.
The directive underscores Pakistan’s continued diplomatic support for the Palestinian people and its call for humanitarian relief to reach those affected by the conflict.
The prime minister’s statement also renewed Pakistan’s condemnation of actions that it says violate the ceasefire and international law.
However, the statement did not specify the quantity of additional aid Pakistan plans to provide or the timeline for its delivery.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains a major international concern, with displaced families facing shortages of shelter, food, medical supplies and other necessities.
Heavy rainfall and flooding have added another layer of hardship to a population already affected by prolonged conflict and displacement.
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly called for improved access to relief supplies and adequate shelter for civilians.
The latest developments have renewed calls for urgent international action to address the humanitarian needs of Palestinians and protect civilians.
