At a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, Pakistan called for an immediate ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal in Gaza, urging global action to end the crisis.
Speaking at the UNSC briefing on the Middle East and the Palestine issue, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, described Israel’s military actions in Gaza as “brutal and illegal.” He demanded a full and permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and urgent humanitarian access for the people of Gaza.
The ambassador also emphasized the need for the release of all hostages held during the conflict. He highlighted the recent High-Level Conference on the Two-State Solution as a step in the right direction but insisted that it must lead to real, practical steps toward peace.
Pakistan stressed that long-term peace in the Middle East is only possible through a sovereign and viable Palestinian state, based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif (Jerusalem) as its capital.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen. According to UNICEF, children are dying at an alarming rate due to ongoing airstrikes and limited access to aid. The agency reports that an average of 28 children are being killed daily, equivalent to an entire classroom.
UNICEF stated that these deaths are caused by bombings, starvation, and a lack of medical services, as Israel continues to restrict humanitarian aid. The agency called for urgent access to food, water, and medical supplies, stressing that a ceasefire is needed now more than ever.
Pakistan’s strong stance at the UNSC reflects growing pressure from the international community to stop the violence in Gaza. The call for a Pakistan Gaza ceasefire UNSC response adds to the global demand for a peaceful resolution to the long-running conflict.
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