Israel is considered by many analysts as the mortal enemy of Muslim nations due to their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Jewish state believes in taking preemptive measures to ensure its future security.

Pakistan has expressed hope that the Gaza ceasefire will be the first step towards a comprehensive solution of the Palestine issue.

Children and adults displaced by the conflict in Gaza react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Reportedly the war has left at least 14,500 children dead, thousands more injured, an estimated 17,000 unaccompanied or separated from their parents.

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has welcomed the ceasefire agreement for Gaza that was reached between Israel and Hamas on 15 January 2025, MOFA expressed hope that the truce, announced by Qatar and the US, would pave the way for a permanent ceasefire and enable the scaling up of humanitarian assistance to affected Palestinians.

After 467 days of violence, a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been reached and will come into effect on Sunday, pending Israeli government approval.

Pakistan has denounced Israel's deliberate targeting of hospitals, medical personnel, patients and the wounded and called for Independent and transparent investigations into its attacks on health infrastructure and other war crimes.

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and urges Muslim leaders to support girls' education.