In a joint statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have called for international efforts to halt Israeli military operations in Gaza and mitigate the humanitarian impact.

They also underscored the need for the international community to pressure Israel to cease hostilities, adhere to international law and facilitate unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, their statement said.

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