ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have voiced concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon, underscoring the urgency of enforcing the truce to prevent further escalation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar conveyed Pakistan’s position during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Wednesday night, as both sides reviewed the evolving regional situation.
They stressed the need for full compliance with the ceasefire to ensure stability, warning that continued violations could undermine fragile peace efforts.
DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke late last night with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan @FaisalbinFarhan on the latest regional developments.
Both expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for full… pic.twitter.com/ltZNycTkGp
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 9, 2026
Dar appreciated Saudi Arabia’s support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation, while both sides agreed to remain in close coordination.
Israeli forces launched one of their most extensive bombardments in recent months, targeting multiple areas across Lebanon, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, Mount Lebanon, Sidon, and southern villages. According to Lebanon’s Civil Defence, at least 254 people were killed and 1,165 others wounded in the strikes.
Countries and international organisations swiftly condemned the attacks, warning of severe consequences for regional stability and international law.
Qatar denounced the strikes as a “dangerous escalation” and a “flagrant violation” of Lebanon’s sovereignty and international humanitarian law, calling on the global community to act decisively to halt the violence.
Egypt said the attacks reflected a “premeditated intent” to undermine diplomatic efforts and warned that they risk dragging the region into “total chaos”.
Türkiye also issued a strong condemnation, stating that the strikes were worsening the humanitarian crisis and urging immediate international action to protect civilians.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticised Israel’s actions as intolerable, calling for Lebanon’s inclusion in the ceasefire, a clear condemnation from the international community, and accountability for what he described as violations of international law.
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed solidarity with Lebanon, describing the strikes as “unjustified and unacceptable”, and warned against the risk of a broader conflict that could jeopardise the ceasefire and regional stability.
The United Nations strongly condemned the attacks, with a spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighting the heavy civilian toll and urging all sides to return to diplomatic channels.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk described the scale of destruction as “horrific” and said it placed immense strain on already fragile peace efforts.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was “outraged” by the devastation in densely populated areas, stressing that any regional agreement must prioritise the protection of civilians.
