Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly urged the global community to push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Speaking at a United Nations conference in New York, he called for urgent humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, for the people of Palestine. He emphasized that Israel must withdraw from Gaza and allow unimpeded access to relief teams.
Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s consistent support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as the capital of Palestine. He declared that for over 75 years, Palestinians have suffered occupation, displacement, and injustice. He said Gaza has now become a symbol of failed international law and broken moral responsibility.
Condemning the killing of over 58,000 Palestinians—mostly women and children—Dar said Israel’s attacks on refugee camps, hospitals, and aid convoys were serious violations of humanitarian laws. He called these actions deliberate, illegal, and deeply inhumane. “The world must act now to stop this collective punishment,” he stated.
Furthermore, he demanded international accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza. He urged nations to implement UN resolution 2735 and support the reconstruction of Gaza under the OIC Arab plan. Dar also called for deployment of international protection forces for the Palestinian people.
He appreciated the efforts of countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and the US in advocating for Palestinian rights. Dar asked for continued financial and political support for UNRWA, which provides life-saving aid to millions of Palestinians. He warned against forced displacement, illegal settlements, and demographic changes in the occupied territories.
Concluding his speech, Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan is ready to offer technical support in health, education, and governance to help rebuild Palestinian institutions. He urged the world to recognize Palestine as a full UN member and to finally take action for peace. “The Palestinian cause is the ultimate test for international justice,” he added.