4 January 2025

Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour’s Emotional Address at the UN Security Council

Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, broke down in tears on January 3 during a session of the UN Security Council as he recounted the devastating human tragedy in Gaza. Mansour quoted the final words of Dr. Mahmoud Abu Nujaila, who was killed in 2023 during an Israeli airstrike.

Dr. Abu Nujaila’s message, written on a surgery scheduling whiteboard at Al Awda Hospital, read:

“Whoever stays until the end will tell the story. We did what we could. Remember us.”

Mansour’s address was both a heartfelt lament and a scathing indictment of the international community’s inaction. “The hell imposed on Palestinians in Gaza is the responsibility of the international community,” Mansour declared, accusing 15 months of global silence of enabling what he called “Israel’s genocide in Gaza.”

The emotional moment left many attendees in stunned silence. Mansour’s words carried a powerful plea:

“The world has abandoned us to this fate. This is not just our story; it is a collective shame for humanity.”

The ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza since 2023 have caused immense human suffering, destroying vital infrastructure, collapsing medical services, and claiming thousands of lives. Despite the scale of the crisis, international action has remained minimal. Mansour’s address emphasised the urgent need for accountability and solidarity.

Ambassador Mansour’s call to action underscored the dire situation in Gaza and the need for the international community to move beyond mere remembrance toward tangible solutions. The pain and loss experienced by Palestinians demand not only acknowledgment but also immediate and meaningful intervention.

Source: Gaza Notifications