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Pakistan Joins Global Boycott of Israeli PM's UN Address

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Pakistan joined the overwhelming majority of United Nations General Assembly members in boycotting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech on Friday. Pakistani delegation, led by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, walked out of the hall as Netanyahu began his address. The speech was met with a deserted hall, with many countries, including most European nations and several African and Muslim countries, also boycotting the event. The only countries to remain present were the United States and the United Kingdom. The walkout was one of the largest seen at the UN General Assembly, with hundreds of diplomats from around the world staging a protest against Netanyahu's speech.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan joined the majority of UN General Assembly members in boycotting Netanyahu's speech, following in the footsteps of the entire Muslim bloc.
  • The Pakistani delegation, including Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, walked out of the hall as Netanyahu started his address.
  • The speech was met with a deserted hall, with only a handful of countries remaining present, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
  • Several hundred diplomats from around the world staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly hall, including representatives from Arab, Muslim, and African countries, as well as several European states.
  • The boycott was a significant show of solidarity with the Palestinian cause and a demonstration of opposition to Netanyahu's policies.
  • The event was one of the largest walkouts seen at the UN General Assembly in recent years.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 diplomats from around the world staged a walkout from the UN General Assembly hall.
  • The majority of UN General Assembly members, including most European nations and several African and Muslim countries, boycotted Netanyahu's speech.
  • The United States and the United Kingdom were the only two countries to remain present during Netanyahu's address.
  • The event was the largest show of opposition to a UN event in recent years.

Sources:

  • BBC News (no publication date)
  • Al Jazeera (no publication date)
  • The Nation (Pakistan) (no publication date)
  • United Nations General Assembly (no publication date)

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