TEHRAN - The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has vehemently denounced the actions of the Zionist regime against the oppressed populations in Palestine and beyond, labeling it a significant threat to both regional and global peace and security.

Kazem Gharib Abadi, speaking at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) foreign ministerial meeting in New York on Monday, emphasized, “The international community cannot remain passive in the face of these atrocities, highlighting Israel's ongoing acts of genocide in Gaza and its aggressive actions in the occupied West Bank.”

Gharib Abadi described the regime's violent actions as systematic and intentional, categorizing them as war crimes, crimes against humanity, ethnic cleansing, and genocide against the Palestinian people, all in violation of human rights and international humanitarian law. 

The Iranian diplomat pointed out that the lack of accountability for the Israeli regime poses a risk that could escalate into a larger humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories.

“The inaction of the international community equates to the ongoing slaughter of innocent Palestinian civilians,” he pointed out, stressing that silence is not an option. He added it is both a moral and humanitarian duty to act now. 
Gharib Abadi blamed the occupation and the establishment of an illegitimate regime in Palestinian lands as the fundamental source of the ongoing crises, asserting, “Any actions taken by the Palestinians in response to the occupation are their inherent and legitimate right to resist, a right that has been reaffirmed multiple times by the United Nations General Assembly. This is a legal and undeniable right of the Palestinian people.”

Gharib Abadi also addressed the recent terrorist actions perpetrated by the Zionist regime in Lebanon, stating, “The widespread slaughter of innocent civilians through the use of communication technologies as instruments of warfare once again highlights this regime's complete indifference to human life and international law.”

In another part of his address, he underscored the importance of solidarity and collaboration among NAM states in opposing unilateralism, noting coercive measures against various nations have not only undermined the pillars of international economic cooperation but have also obstructed the achievement of sustainable development in those nations.

The annual meeting of foreign ministers from the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) takes place in New York alongside the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. This event serves as a forum for member states, which constitute a substantial segment of the international community, to engage in discussions and cooperation on critical matters concerning global peace, security, and development.