On October 30, 2024, Pakistan reiterated its demand for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza.

He asserted that sustainable peace in the region is unattainable without recognizing the Palestinian right to self-determination and establishing a sovereign State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

Pakistan urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to hold Israel accountable and ensure UNRWA's operations continue unhindered.

This comes in light of a new law passed by the Israeli Knesset that prohibits UNRWA from operating within Israeli territory, receiving support from 92 of 120 parliament members despite opposition from the United States and several European countries.

Ambassador Munir Akram made these calls during a debate on the Middle East situation at the United Nations.

Akram accused Israel of conducting a genocidal campaign by targeting UNRWA, which provides essential support to Palestinians.

Pakistan has condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, labeling them as violations of international law and the UN Charter, and emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid.

In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan criticized Israel's recent efforts to dismantle the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

The law specifically bars UNRWA from providing services or conducting any activities in Israel, further complicating the humanitarian situation.

The ministry also called for punitive measures against Israel, including an arms embargo.

Pakistan's Foreign Office has called for international intervention to halt what it describes as Israel's genocidal campaign against Palestinians in Gaza.

He highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by a blockade of aid and starvation tactics, and called for immediate actions to uphold international law.