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UN Security Council Urged to Promote Peace Process in Middle East

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The United Nations Security Council has been urged by Pakistan, speaking on behalf of OIC nations, to promote a peace process that would end Israel's occupation of Palestine and pave the way for an independent Muslim state with East Jerusalem as its capital. The plea came amidst soaring tension in Gaza, with Pakistan's Ambassador Munir Akram emphasizing the need for accountability for human rights violations and heinous crimes in occupied Palestine. "There cannot be peace without justice," the envoy stated in the quarterly debate on the situation in the Middle East.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pakistan, on behalf of OIC nations, urged the UN Security Council to promote a multilaterally-sponsored peace process to end Israel's occupation of Palestine.
  • The ambassador stressed the need for accountability for human rights violations and heinous crimes committed by Israel in occupied Palestine.
  • Ambassador Akram called for the protection of Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied territories, and ensured accountability and justice for crimes committed by Israeli forces.
  • The envoy welcomed efforts by King Mohammed VI of Morocco to protect holy sites in Temple Mount and the signing of the Declaration of Algiers on October 13.
  • The situation in East Jerusalem is of deep concern due to repeated violations and daily incursions by Israeli extremist settler groups and occupation forces into Al-Aqsa Mosque.
  • The Pakistan envoy expressed concern over the treatment of 50 Palestinian political prisoners who began a mass hunger strike in September to protest abuses by Israel.

Statistics:

  • 50 Palestinian political prisoners began a mass hunger strike in September to protest abuses by Israel.
  • The hunger strike was initiated to protest the abuses of Israel against those placed in detention.
  • The situation in occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, is constantly deteriorating and extremely volatile.
  • Hundreds of wounded Palestinian civilians, including children and women, have been the result of Israel's closure of borders and other military actions.
  • The Statement was made in 15-member body's quarterly debate on the situation in the Middle East.

Sources:

  • Statement by Pakistan's Ambassador Munir Akram at the UN Security Council.
  • The Islamic Conference Organization (OIC).

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