Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the Israeli bombardment of Beirut airport describing the attack as a "dangerous escalation." "The Government of Pakistan strongly condemns the Israeli attack on Beirut airport resulting in loss of many innocent lives and widespread damage to property and infrastructure," a foreign ministry statement said.
"The aerial bombardment of Beirut airport and the naval blockade of Lebanese waters announced by the Israeli government represent a dangerous escalation," it said. This attack was a "flagrant violation" of Lebanese sovereignty and contravened the norms and principles of the United Nations Charter, it said.
The Pakistani government had also watched with "deep concern" the Israeli attacks on Gaza, it said. Pakistan called for restraint and urged the United Nations Security Council and major powers to act immediately to stop further attacks.