7 Critical Accusations in Iran Palestine Human Rights Appeal at Geneva UN Forum
Iran Palestine human rights appeal delivered at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, August 2025 3/8/2025 Photo: UN Media
August 3, 2025 Hour: 11:22 am
Iran Palestine human rights appeal at the UN in Geneva demands an international investigation into Israeli war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and humanitarian violations in Gaza and the occupied territories.
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7 Critical Accusations in Iran Palestine Human Rights Appeal at Geneva UN Forum
In a forceful and impassioned address at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Iran launched a scathing condemnation of Israeli actions in Palestine, branding them as systematic war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and grave violations of international law. On August 4, 2025, Iranian representative Mohammadreza Pourmohammadi delivered a landmark statement during the Council’s 59th session, calling for a comprehensive international investigation into Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. The Iran Palestine human rights appeal marks a significant escalation in Tehran’s diplomatic campaign to isolate Israel on the global stage and mobilize multilateral pressure for accountability.
Pourmohammadi’s speech came amid a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, according to Gaza health authorities, and where famine, disease, and mass displacement continue to ravage the civilian population. Iran’s intervention underscored its role as one of the most vocal state supporters of the Palestinian cause in international forums, particularly as Israel has withdrawn from the Human Rights Council and Western powers maintain political and military support for Tel Aviv.
“The Israeli regime is not merely committing war crimes—it is engaged in a deliberate campaign of ethnic cleansing,” Pourmohammadi declared. “These atrocities cannot go unpunished. The world must act.”
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Iran Palestine Human Rights Appeal: Demand for Accountability and Justice
The core of Iran’s Palestine human rights appeal was a seven-point indictment of Israeli military and political leadership, accusing them of orchestrating a coordinated strategy of extermination, displacement, and dehumanization of the Palestinian people. Pourmohammadi detailed systematic attacks on civilians, including hospitals, schools, refugee camps, and food distribution centers, all of which are protected under international humanitarian law.
He emphasized that over 70% of the victims are women and children, and that entire neighborhoods have been erased from the map, constituting what he described as “a policy of collective punishment on an unprecedented scale.” The Iranian delegate cited satellite imagery, forensic reports, and testimonies from humanitarian workers to support his claims.
“These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a calculated, state-led campaign to erase Palestinian existence,” Pourmohammadi stated.
The Iran Palestine human rights appeal called for:
- An independent international tribunal to investigate war crimes and crimes against humanity
- The arrest and prosecution of Israeli officials responsible for military decisions
- Immediate sanctions on arms exports to Israel
- A binding UN resolution demanding a ceasefire and full humanitarian access
- Recognition of Palestine as a full member state of the United Nations
- The end of U.S. and European military and diplomatic shielding of Israel
- The establishment of a reparations mechanism for Palestinian victims
Iran also urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite its ongoing investigation into alleged crimes in Palestine and to issue arrest warrants for high-ranking Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Geopolitical Context: A Divided Council and Global Power Struggles
The Iran Palestine human rights appeal must be understood within the broader geopolitical rift at the United Nations and among global powers. While Iran and a coalition of Global South nations—including South Africa, Bolivia, Indonesia, and Algeria—have consistently supported Palestinian rights, Western states led by the United States, Germany, and France have either abstained from or opposed strong condemnations of Israel.
The U.S. position remains one of unconditional support for Israel, including vetoing multiple UN Security Council ceasefire resolutions and continuing military aid worth billions of dollars annually. This stance has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and even some U.S. lawmakers, who argue that American complicity undermines international law.
Meanwhile, Israel formally withdrew from the UN Human Rights Council in January 2025, accusing it of “chronic bias” and “anti-Israeli discrimination.” However, critics argue that this move frees Israel from direct accountability while allowing it to continue operations without diplomatic oversight.
Iran’s intervention is part of a larger regional strategy to position itself as a champion of anti-colonial resistance and defender of oppressed nations. By leading the charge at the UN, Tehran seeks to strengthen alliances with non-aligned countries, counter U.S. influence, and bolster its legitimacy in the Islamic world.
The appeal also reflects growing frustration among Muslim-majority and developing nations over the double standards in international justice, where powerful states face minimal consequences for violations, while weaker nations are subjected to sanctions and intervention.
Humanitarian Catastrophe: Blockade, Starvation, and Systematic Destruction
Pourmohammadi highlighted the devastating humanitarian consequences of Israel’s military campaign and blockade. He described how Gaza has been reduced to ruins, with over 70% of homes destroyed, water and electricity systems obliterated, and medical infrastructure decimated.
“Children are dying not from bombs, but from hunger, dehydration, and preventable diseases,” he said. “This is not collateral damage. This is starvation as a weapon of war.”
The Iranian representative cited reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and OCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) confirming that famine conditions now affect over 90% of Gaza’s population. He condemned the deliberate obstruction of aid convoys, attacks on humanitarian workers, and the use of starvation as a military tactic, all of which constitute war crimes under the Geneva Conventions.
He also denounced the forced displacement of over 1.9 million Palestinians, warning that Israel’s calls for “voluntary emigration” and the destruction of northern Gaza are part of a broader plan to permanently alter the demographic composition of the territory.
Iran’s Diplomatic Offensive: Solidarity with Palestinian Resistance
Iran did not limit its appeal to legal and humanitarian arguments. It reaffirmed its full support for the Palestinian resistance, including armed groups like Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which it described as “legitimate movements defending their homeland against occupation.”
“The right to resist occupation is enshrined in international law,” Pourmohammadi insisted. “Palestinians are not terrorists. They are freedom fighters defending their land, homes, and dignity.”
This stance aligns with Iran’s long-standing ideological and material support for Palestinian militant groups, which it views as key actors in the anti-imperialist struggle. While controversial in the West, this position enjoys broad support across much of the Global South and the Arab world, where resistance is often seen as a moral imperative in the face of prolonged occupation.
Iran also called on all nations to sever military and technological cooperation with Israel, particularly in the arms and surveillance sectors. It urged sports, cultural, and academic institutions to uphold boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) principles, echoing a growing global movement.
International Reactions: Support, Silence, and Opposition
The Iran Palestine human rights appeal received strong backing from several delegations, including Venezuela, Cuba, Namibia, and Malaysia, all of which echoed Iran’s call for justice and accountability. The African Union and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) issued statements supporting the demand for an international investigation.
However, Western representatives dismissed the speech as “propaganda” and criticized Iran’s own human rights record, citing suppression of dissent, executions, and restrictions on women’s rights. The U.S. delegation reiterated its position that Hamas is a terrorist organization and that Israel has the right to self-defense.
Despite these rebuttals, the moral and legal weight of Iran’s arguments resonated in the chamber. Over 40 countries co-sponsored a resolution later that week calling for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza and condemning the use of starvation as a weapon of war—a direct reflection of the issues raised in the Iran Palestine human rights appeal.
Conclusion: A Call for Global Conscience
The Iran Palestine human rights appeal in Geneva was more than a diplomatic statement—it was a moral indictment of a global failure. As bombs continue to fall and families vanish beneath the rubble, the world watches, debates, and delays.
Iran’s call for justice is not without controversy, given its own complex geopolitical role. But the facts on the ground in Palestine are undeniable: a people under siege, a land in ruins, and a legal system strained to its limits.
The seven demands laid out in Geneva—investigation, accountability, sanctions, reparations, statehood, humanitarian access, and an end to impunity—are not radical. They are basic requirements of justice and human dignity.
If the United Nations is to remain relevant, it must move beyond rhetoric and enforce the law it was built to uphold. The Iran Palestine human rights appeal has set the agenda. Now, the world must decide whether it will act—or remain complicit in silence.
Author: JMVR
Source: Al Mayadeen