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“At the same time, settler violence is escalating at an unprecedented rate,” he said.

Topic: geopoliticsRegion: asia pacificUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 2Spectrum: Center Only⏱ 2 min read
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Pakistan has raised alarms at the United Nations regarding Israel's systematic annexation of the occupied West Bank, urging international intervention. This call to action was articulated by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, during an Arria-formula meeting focused on the situation in the occupied territories.
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KEY FACTS
  • “Israeli policies and illegal actions, unprecedented in scale and impact, are undermining the prospects for a viable Palestinian state,” he said.
  • Recalling UN data, the Pakistani envoy said that 2025 witnessed the highest number of settler-related attacks against Palestinians since systematic documentation began in 2006.
  • “All settler violence and settlement activities must cease, in full compliance with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 2334,” he stated.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Geopolitics activity in Asia Pacific. Current reporting indicates: The stance was expressed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad at the Arria-formula meeting on the situation in the occupied territory.

Pakistan has raised alarm at the systematic annexation of the occupied West Bank, expansion of illegal settlements and the forced displacement of Palestinians, calling for the intervention of many governments. “Israeli policies and illegal actions, unprecedented in scale and impact, are undermining the prospects for a viable Palestinian state,” he said.

Brief

Ambassador Ahmad condemned what he described as Israel's unprecedented legislative and administrative measures that aim to entrench its illegal occupation and transform de facto annexation into de jure control. He emphasized that these actions are severely undermining the prospects for a viable Palestinian state.

The ambassador highlighted the expansion of illegal settlements, demolitions, land seizures, and the forced displacement of Palestinians as ongoing issues that require urgent attention from many governments. Pakistan's stance reflects a broader concern over the lack of progress towards a two-state solution, as the situation in the West Bank continues to deteriorate.

The call for intervention comes amid a backdrop of multiple regional crises that have diverted international attention away from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Pakistan's appeal at the UN underscores the need for a renewed focus on resolving the longstanding issues in the region, which are exacerbated by Israel's current policies.

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