Pakistan’s UN Envoy Condemns Israel as ‘Serial Violator of International Law’

NEW YORK, September 11, 2025 — Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a strong rebuke of Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank, branding Israel a “serial violator of international law” and accusing it of state terrorism against Palestinians.

Speaking during a UN debate on the Middle East, Ahmad condemned what he described as systematic attacks on civilians, homes, and essential infrastructure. He said Israel’s ongoing settlement expansion and military operations amounted to collective punishment, calling them grave breaches of humanitarian law.

The ambassador’s remarks drew praise from several member states and advocacy groups, who said the statement represented the sentiments of nations demanding accountability. Ahmad reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, insisting that the only path to lasting peace lay in ending occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state based on internationally recognized borders.