Pakistan says ‘world cannot afford another day of inaction’ on Gaza genocide

Pakistan emphasised the urgent need for action regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging the UN Security Council not to remain a bystander while Palestinians were being slaughtered, maimed and starved. 

Debating on the Palestinian’s struggle, Pakistan’s Ambassador Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad the UN Security Council stated that “the cries from Gaza cannot continue to be met with silence, the world cannot afford another day of inaction.”

"History will not absolve us of our responsibility," he said while highlighting the critical nature of the upcoming Conference at UN headquarters in New York, scheduled for June 17 to 20, which will be co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France.

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"The sense around the table is clear. The urgent asks are so evident: Ceasefire, release of hostages, humanitarian action, and protection of innocent civilians. This is doable," he remarked while presenting Pakistan’s stance on Gaza.

Asim called on all Council members to unite and take action through a resolution to promote immediate objectives and foster an environment favorable for the June Conference.

On the behalf of the country, the Pakistani Ambassador inquired, "How many more atrocities must be committed before this Council does what is right, morally, legally, and under the UN Charter? Words of concern are no longer enough. The time to act, time to prevent genocide, is now."

Asim expressed fears of normalising what he termed Israeli atrocities, describing the ongoing food crisis as a "man-made catastrophe driven by Israel’s prolonged blockade, indiscriminate bombardment, and attacks on civilians." The ambassador reported that more than 54,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed, with over 122,000 injured.

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He noted that over 800 medical facilities have been attacked, and hospitals are functioning without essential supplies, with even ambulances and medical workers being targeted.

More than 28,000 women and girls have been killed, and 50,000 women are pregnant, many expected to give birth in unsanitary and unsafe conditions, he said.

 “This is, without question, one of the gravest humanitarian crises of our time,” Ambassador Asim remarked, imploring the international community to take a stand.