At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools as a total collapse of human values.
Speaking during the resumed Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine, Ambassador Asim urged the global community not to turn a blind eye. He warned that Gaza is facing not just war, but also the threat of famine and targeted attacks on humanitarian workers. “This is not just a humanitarian catastrophe; it is a collapse of humanity,” he declared, urging immediate international attention and action.
He also criticized Israel as the occupying power and its continued violations of international law. Without naming specific countries, he condemned those shielding such actions while blaming others for standing on the right side of history. He stressed the need to rise above political pressure and act with moral clarity and legal integrity.
Pakistan welcomed the recently adopted General Assembly resolution that called for a permanent and unconditional ceasefire. Ambassador Asim said Pakistan was proud to co-sponsor the resolution, which also demanded humanitarian access, the release of hostages, and accountability for violations. It reaffirmed the illegality of the occupation and reiterated Israel’s obligations under international law.
Furthermore, Pakistan demanded the complete lifting of the Gaza blockade to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid. It also stressed restoring UNRWA’s full role and funding, rejecting any attempt to delegitimize the agency. Ambassador Asim reiterated Pakistan’s call for a two-state solution with pre-1967 borders and Al-Quds as the capital of Palestine.
He concluded by supporting the upcoming High-level Conference on Palestine, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan hopes the event delivers concrete progress toward durable peace, Palestinian statehood, and full UN membership — a clear reflection of the international community’s stance on the crisis.