Dar urges UN action on Gaza, warns Israel’s moves threaten peace
“At the UN Security Council, Ishaq Dar warned that Israeli actions are undermining chances for lasting peace.”
Key points
- At the UN Security Council, Ishaq Dar warned that Israeli actions are undermining chances for lasting peace.
- He urged full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2803 and reiterated Pakistan’s support for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and Palestinian statehood.
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told the UN Security Council that Pakistan supports intensified diplomacy to stabilise the Gaza situation and push forward a ceasefire and political process, including a US-backed initiative described as a “Board of Peace.”
In his remarks, Dar condemned what he described as ongoing Israeli violations, including actions in occupied territories that he said weaken prospects for a durable settlement. He urged full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2803, calling it essential to ending hostilities and ensuring humanitarian assistance can reach civilians at the needed scale.
Dar reiterated Pakistan’s support for Palestinian self-determination and stressed that reconstruction in Gaza should proceed without measures that change territorial realities or displace people. He also noted Pakistan’s coordination with a broader group of Arab and Islamic countries on diplomatic efforts tied to the crisis.
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