Pakistan has expressed serious concern over continued ceasefire violations and worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. The country warned that nearly two million people remain in dire conditions despite ongoing international relief efforts. The statement highlights growing alarm over the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said efforts by international organisations and the Board of Peace are being undermined by what he described as unlawful actions by occupation authorities. He noted that while some humanitarian indicators had improved compared to the pre-ceasefire period, the overall situation remains critical.
The envoy stressed the need for immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza. He called for all crossings, including Rafah, to be fully opened to allow aid deliveries, medical evacuations and commercial supplies. He warned that restrictions continue to worsen suffering among civilians.
He further said that more than 90 percent of Gaza’s population has been displaced, while only half of hospitals remain partially functional. According to him, acute hunger has affected hundreds of thousands, with daily meal distribution dropping significantly. He added that overcrowding and poor sanitation are fueling disease outbreaks across the territory.
Pakistan also called for lifting the blockade and ending attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel. The ambassador urged the UN Security Council to maintain close oversight of the situation, warning that ongoing ceasefire violations continue to endanger civilians and deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis.