- Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke strongly at the United Nations on July 23 and July 28, 2025, calling for an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian areas.
- Speaking at a Security Council debate and a high-level peace conference in New York, Dar described Gaza as a “graveyard of international law and humanitarian principles.”
- He criticized Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, saying it violates all legal and moral boundaries.
- Dar condemned “collective punishment” of Palestinians and demanded global accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, citing the killing of over 58,000 Palestinians.
- He called for unhindered access to food, medicine, and aid, and urged protection for relief workers. He also asked countries to increase support for the UN agency UNRWA, which helps millions of Palestinians.
- Dar pushed for a two-state solution and full UN membership for Palestine, welcoming countries like France that have recognized the Palestinian state.
- He stated clearly: “The occupation must end, and end now.” He emphasized the need to stop illegal settlements and land grabs, especially in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
- Finally, he warned that the Palestine issue is a ‘test case’ for the credibility of the United Nations and the global system.
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