Lebanese PM seeks Pakistan’s help to end Israeli attacks

ISLAMABAD: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged Pakistan to play an active role in halting ongoing attacks on Lebanon and its people.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the request came during a telephone conversation between Shehbaz Sharif and his Lebanese counterpart.

During the call, Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of thousands of lives.

He reaffirmed that Pakistan is actively engaged in sincere efforts to promote regional peace, including facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States.

The Prime Minister’s Office stated that Nawaf Salam appreciated Pakistan’s peace efforts and requested cooperation to ensure an immediate end to attacks on Lebanon. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact.

According to international media reports, the Lebanese premier also called for confirmation that Lebanon is included in the ongoing ceasefire framework, warning that exclusion could lead to further incidents like the recent Israeli strikes.

The development comes amid escalating tensions after Israeli attacks reportedly killed more than 200 people in Lebanon. While the United States and Israel maintain that the current ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, Israeli leadership has indicated that operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah will continue.

Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary leadership has warned that excluding Lebanon from the ceasefire is unacceptable, emphasizing that Tehran considers Lebanon an essential part of any agreement.