Pakistan’s representative to the United Nations strongly criticized Israel during a Security Council session on Thursday, accusing it of violating international law while presenting itself as a victim.
Never seen so many slaps & punches to Israel in one go. Pakistan’s envoy at the #UNSC meeting. 🇵🇰Bravo, hail. pic.twitter.com/M3ERR1sNdE
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“It is unacceptable—indeed ludicrous—for an aggressor, an occupier, and a serial violator of the UN Charter and international law, namely Israel, to misuse this chamber and disrespect the sanctity of this council,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said.
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He continued, “Israel is an occupying power that listens to no one, not even its own allies—if any remain. It not only dismisses international advice but also threatens members of the global community, international media, human rights and humanitarian organizations, as well as the United Nations and its senior officials.”
Israel apologises from Pakistan at the UNSC.
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The Pakistani envoy further accused Israel of acting “with complete impunity, shielded by its apologists who repeatedly endorse its illegal actions and defiance of the international community.”
Israel, as an occupying power, refuses to listen to anyone or heed any advice — even from its remaining friends, if any. It threatens members of int’l community, media, human rights & humanitarian organizations. It disregards the authority of the ICJ & ICC & intimidates the UN. https://t.co/5RTYXw5LmN
— Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, PR of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanPR_UN) September 12, 2025
He went on to liken Israel to “all occupying powers who, despite being the aggressor, feign victimhood.
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Ahmad’s remarks came in response to Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, who had compared Israel’s attack on Doha to the 2011 U.S. Navy SEALs operation in Pakistan that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
“When bin Laden was eliminated in Pakistan, no one asked, ‘Why target a terrorist on foreign soil?’” Danon said during the meeting.
“Israel is an occupier feigning victimhood, violating UN resolutions & committing state terrorism in Gaza. Shielded by apologists, it defies ICJ, ICC & even threatens the UN itself.”
~ Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan’s Permanent representative to UN pic.twitter.com/IHCVTGg7d2
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The exchange unfolded at an emergency Security Council session convened to discuss Israel’s strike in Doha on Tuesday. Israel claimed the operation targeted Hamas leaders, but it resulted in civilian casualties. Later in the meeting, the Council adopted a statement condemning the attack, affirming Qatar’s sovereignty, and recognizing its role as a mediator in negotiations over Gaza.