Pakistan expresses concern over continued ceasefire violations in Gaza
- Says severe humanitarian crisis threatens nearly 2mn people
Pakistan expressed deep concern at the UN Security Council over continued ceasefire violations and the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging immediate, unhindered aid access and an end to the blockade.
- Pakistan's concerns over Gaza ceasefire violations.
- The acute humanitarian crisis and displacement in Gaza.
- Calls for unhindered aid access and lifting the Gaza blockade.
Pakistan has expressed concern over continued ceasefire violations and the acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the efforts of the Board of Peace, United Nations and INGOs are all being undermined by the unlawful actions of occupation authorities.
“The Board of Peace has undertaken important efforts, and as reported, humanitarian indicators have shown progress compared to the pre-ceasefire period. However, these gains are overshadowed by the reality that nearly 2 million people still face dire conditions,” he said.
He said immediate, unhindered and unimpeded humanitarian access must be guaranteed in Gaza. “All crossings, including Rafah, must be opened and kept fully operational for aid, commercial supplies, and medical evacuations,” he said.
“Figures are deeply worrying. Over 90% of Gaza’s population is displaced; only half of the hospitals are partly functional. Acute hunger affects hundreds of thousands - daily meals have dropped from 1.5 million to 678,000, a reduction of over 50%.
“Overcrowding and poor sanitation are fueling disease outbreaks. More than one million children face displacement, malnutrition, and no access to healthcare or education -that is endangering an entire generation,” the envoy said.
The ambassador also called for the lifting of blockade of Gaza. He said attacks on humanitarian and medical personnel must cease immediately, and any unlawful detention must end.
“The Council needs to keep the situation in Gaza under watch. As we have heard, Gaza remains in a perilous state. Despite the endorsement of the Comprehensive Plan and subsequent adoption of Security Council Resolution 2803, ceasefire violations continue and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza remains acute. Civilians continue to endure immense hardship, marked by killing, deprivation, displacement and an uncertain future,” he said.
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