Pakistan condemns Israel's ongoing legislative and administrative actions aimed at entrenching its occupation and moving from de facto to de jure control in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The statement, delivered at an Arria Formula meeting by Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, asserts that recent moves expanding administrative authority over occupied territory, such as land registration and confiscation mechanisms, constitute a grave violation of international law, notably the Fourth Geneva Convention. Pakistan urges these actions to be reversed immediately and warns that annexation appears to be accelerating. The reference to a Comprehensive Plan to End Gaza conflict endorsed by the Council through a specific resolution is noted, but the exact status and legitimacy of that reference require verification, as it does not align with widely available UN records. The core message emphasizes accountability, compliance with international obligations, and the implementation of relevant UN resolutions. From a legal perspective, these measures challenge core principles of international humanitarian law that protect the civilian population in occupied territories and restrict unilateral changes to territorial status.

Source: Statement from @PakistanUN_NY

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Published: May 8, 2026, 9:27 am