Pakistan, together with the United Kingdom, Arab states, European Security Council members, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s announced plans to annex parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Pakistan’s UN ambassador, Asim Iftikhar, stressed that any attempt to alter the demographic composition or legal status of land occupied since 1967-including East Jerusalem-is a direct violation of international law and key UN Security Council resolutions. The coalition warned that such unilateral actions undermine ongoing peace efforts, jeopardize the prospects for a just and lasting two‑state solution, and risk further escalating tensions across the Middle East. Officials emphasized that diplomatic dialogue, not unilateral moves, remains the only pathway to a sustainable resolution and called on Israel to fully respect the UN Charter and established frameworks for peace. Analysts say this unified stance reflects growing global pressure on Israel to halt annexation plans and signals that the international community is closely watching developments. The statement also highlights the continued importance of protecting Palestinian rights, maintaining regional stability, and ensuring that negotiations-rather than coercion-guide the future of contested territories.
