We express deep concern over the escalating conflicts between Iran and Israel, Palestine and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine. Humanity is failing — in Gaza, Tehran, and Ukraine — as civilians continue to suffer unimaginable horrors.
The ongoing armed conflicts have global ramifications, threatening not only regional stability but also the global economy and security. More importantly, we are witnessing entire populations — Palestinians, Iranians, and Ukrainians — being stripped of their dignity and basic human rights.
We cannot stand idly by as the violence unfolding is exceeding all legal, moral, and humane boundaries. The scale of destruction and human suffering is staggering.
What we are seeing is shocking the collective conscience of humanity. These events will leave a lasting scar far beyond the regions directly affected, making the world a darker, more unstable place for generations to come.
We mourn the loss of every innocent life — civilians of every faith and nationality. Let us be unequivocal: we stand with the repressed and oppressed people everywhere.
We strongly condemn the continued mass killings and gross violations of human rights being carried out, particularly by Israeli occupying forces in the Gaza Strip, Tehran and Kyiv. Since Israel’s unilateral breach of the ceasefire in March, relentless military assaults have killed scores of Palestinians — most of them women and children — while also blocking the entry of critical humanitarian aid, plunging Gaza into an unprecedented humanitarian disaster.
Tensions escalated further as Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday — marking the sixth consecutive day of their most intense confrontation in history. The risk of a drawn-out conflict engulfing the entire Middle East is very real.
Iran reported on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. On Thursday, Israel’s military announced it was conducting a “series of strikes” around Tehran and other regions.
Meanwhile, Israel’s extensive ground operations across the Gaza Strip have intensified. Since dawn Thursday, airstrikes have reportedly killed at least 50 Palestinians, bringing the total death toll to over 55,432, with 128,923 injured.
In Ukraine, a recent Russian missile and drone barrage killed 15 people and injured 156 — the deadliest attack on Kyiv this year. The total number of Ukrainian and Russian military and civilian deaths has now reached 170,521 as of June 12, 2025.
We mourn the loss
of every innocent
life — civilians
of every faith and nationality
Elsewhere, the recent four-day conflict between India and Pakistan marked the most serious military escalation between the two nations in decades, with significant civilian casualties already reported. In every armed conflict, the protection of civilians is a sacred obligation — a cornerstone of international humanitarian law.
Deliberate, indiscriminate, or disproportionate attacks that harm civilians or damage civilian infrastructure — including homes, hospitals, and schools — are strictly prohibited under the Geneva Conventions and customary international law.
In Gaza and Tehran, the situation for pregnant women and those seeking reproductive healthcare is especially dire. Many women, already struggling with infertility, now face a “double nightmare” — living under constant fear for their lives and those of their unborn children.
This is not merely inhumane — it is monstrous. The scope of devastation makes this one of the deadliest periods of violence in recent memory. Around the world, people are rising in protest, gathering at Israeli embassies to denounce what many are calling a despicable crime.
Targeting hospitals, schools, and other civilian infrastructure is a war crime. This aggression must end. These crimes have crossed all boundaries, and we call upon all nations — particularly global powers — to act decisively.
Immediate steps must be taken to open humanitarian corridors aand ensure life-saving aid reaches those in need. Bangladesh, as a peace-loving nation that once endured the horrors of war, stands firmly in solidarity with all innocent civilians affected by these conflicts — especially women, children, and the elderly, who are always the most vulnerable.
The suffering of pregnant women in Gaza and Tehran must not go unnoticed. As the world bears witness to the horrors in Ukraine, Palestine, and now Iran, we call upon global leaders to act with urgency. This unfolding tragedy must be stopped.
Bangladesh has consistently advocated for peace, urging an end to war and the arms race. Diplomacy, not militarization, must lead our way forward. We categorically accuse Israel of committing war crimes — including direct attacks on hospitals — and we express our deepest condemnation of these acts.
The humanitarian catastrophe now unfolding is without parallel. At a time when the world is already overwhelmed by crises — collapsing trust, rising inequality, and climate disasters — Bangladesh’s voice for peace must ring louder than ever.
Only through bold and compassionate leadership can this suffering be brought to an end. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene again on Friday to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
We urge world leaders to unite in collective action. The international community must not only stop this war — but end the human suffering, restore dignity, and build lasting peace. Global security — and the very future of humanity — demand nothing less.
