TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has urged the international community to revoke the Zionist regime's membership in the United Nations General Assembly, citing significant breaches of the United Nations Charter and international law.

Amir Saeed Iravani, the ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN, voiced Iran's deep concerns regarding the critical plight of Palestinian refugees, particularly in the Gaza Strip, during a General Assembly session focused on the report from the Relief and Employment Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

In his opening remarks, Iravani expressed gratitude to UNRWA Commissioner Philip Lazzarini for his exemplary leadership and ongoing efforts to ensure the agency's financial stability and operational continuity, commending him for the comprehensive report detailing UNRWA's activities.

The complete text of Iravani’s address to the General Assembly meeting regarding UNRWA is as follows, 

“In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Madam President,

To begin, I would like to express my appreciation for your efforts in organizing this significant informal meeting. I also extend our gratitude to Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, for his exemplary leadership and relentless dedication to ensuring the financial stability of the Agency and maintaining its operations. We are thankful for his detailed report on UNRWA’s activities.

At this pivotal moment, the Islamic Republic of Iran voices its deep concern regarding the worsening conditions faced by Palestinian refugees, particularly in the Gaza Strip. The actions of the Zionist regime, characterized by genocidal measures and the ongoing blockade of Gaza, have placed countless civilians, including women and children, in imminent peril. 

These actions not only constitute severe violations of human rights but also represent a calculated use of hunger as a weapon, further intensifying the humanitarian crisis and creating an intolerable situation for the Palestinian populace.

UNRWA serves as the sole agency delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees and is crucial in addressing this crisis. Any efforts to undermine its operations, such as the recent measures taken by the Israeli Knesset against this agency, are unequivocally condemned. 

Such actions aim to strip Palestinians of vital services, including education, healthcare, and humanitarian support, and they signify a blatant infringement of human rights.

The Islamic Republic of Iran asserts that the Israeli regime must promptly fulfill its obligations under international law and permit the unrestricted and continuous flow of humanitarian aid into the occupied Palestinian territories. A just resolution to the Palestinian issue can only be achieved by ending the occupation and halting the aggressive policies of the Israeli regime.

Iran further urges the international community to take substantial measures in response to Israel’s actions, including the suspension of Israel’s membership in the United Nations General Assembly due to its flagrant violations of the UN Charter and international law. 

Israel's actions, which include genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, along with its disregard for International Court of Justice orders and ongoing violations of Palestinian rights, represent a direct threat to international peace and security, necessitating accountability for its actions.

The international community must prioritize support for UNRWA and the safeguarding of the rights and security of Palestinian refugees. Iran remains dedicated to backing this humanitarian agency and calls for immediate and decisive measures to halt Israel’s transgressions in Gaza and other Palestinian territories.

In conclusion, Iran emphasizes the need for the international community to exert pressure on the Israeli regime to comply with international law and to end its occupation and aggressive policies, as failure to do so will continue to pose significant threats to global peace and security.”