On the Nakba’s solemn anniversary, the piece revisits the forced displacement of more than 750,000 Palestinians in 1948 and its enduring legacy of exile, denied return, and erasure of history and identity. It argues that recognizing this history is essential to pursuing justice and a durable peace, and highlights Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people in their struggle for self-determination, freedom, and dignity. The core call is for a just solution grounded in international law: an independent, sovereign, and contiguous Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem (Al-Quds Al-Sharif) as its capital. The analysis emphasizes the rights of refugees, the need to address historical grievances, and the importance of security for both peoples. In my view, a two-state framework remains the most viable path to lasting peace if negotiations are genuine, equitable, and anchored in international norms and UN resolutions. Any solution must reconcile Palestinian rights with Israeli security, resolve refugee questions with dignity and justice, and ensure a sustainable political process. Concrete steps should include immediate humanitarian relief, a halt to settlement expansion, credible monitoring, and renewed negotiations with clear timelines and confidence-building measures.
Source: Statement from @PakistanPR_UN
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Published: May 15, 2026, 1:20 pm
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