Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations (UN) to admit Palestine as a full member, emphasizing the imperative need for a two-state solution. A senior Pakistani diplomat stressed the urgency for concrete UN measures to halt the Israeli actions in Gaza and underscored that a lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved through a two-state solution.
The diplomat criticized Israel’s rejection of the two-state formula and called upon the Security Council to consider measures to reverse this stance. In a bold move, Pakistan suggested admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN to ensure the inevitability of the two-state solution, a proposal aimed at garnering international support for Palestinian statehood.
Meanwhile, India, breaking from its traditional stance, placed blame on Hamas for the conflict, refraining from advocating a humanitarian ceasefire and instead calling for the release of Israeli hostages. This shift in position highlights the evolving dynamics in regional geopolitics.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reinforced the importance of the two-state solution, emphasizing that any refusal to accept it must be firmly rejected. The rejection of the two-state solution by Israeli leaders remains a focal point of concern.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the Council’s response, attributing it to the position of the United States. He called for a world order based on international law, emphasizing the need for the UN to play a central role.
Uzra Zeya, US Under Secretary of State, called on Israeli leaders to take precautions to minimize civilian harm and condemned Iran’s role in the conflict. Despite advocating for a two-state solution, Zeya acknowledged the difficulties in imagining a strong Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Gaza.
As international voices intensify, the UN faces growing pressure to take decisive action, and the debate continues on the diplomatic stage regarding the most viable path toward a peaceful resolution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
