“The blood of Palestinians will not be in vain,” PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli aggression during UNGA address

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while condemning Israeli aggression in Gaza against Palestinians has said their blood will not go in vain.

PM Sharif was addressing the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday. He began his speech by reciting verses from the Holy Quran.

Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the UN Charter, the prime minister highlighted the numerous challenges facing the world today. “The current global situation presents immense challenges, many of which have been exacerbated by climate change,” he said.

Sharif condemned the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, stressing the devastating human toll. “We denounce Israel’s continued aggression in Gaza,” he remarked, adding that the tragic events in Gaza had “shaken humanity to its core.”

“No one can remain silent over the killing of innocent children, women, and defenceless civilians,” Sharif declared, emphasising that those prolonging Israeli aggression had “blood on their hands” as well.

“The blood of the Palestinians will not be in vain,” the prime minister vowed, urging the international community to take meaningful action towards sustainable peace and a two-state solution.

Prime Minister Shehbaz called for Palestine to be recognised as a full member of the United Nations.

He expressed concern that the failure to implement UN resolutions has heightened risks in the Middle East, stating, "Israel has been given a free hand to escalate its aggression."