Ibrahim Khraishi was speaking alongside more than 40 ambassadors, after observing a minute of silence for the thousands of civilian casualties in Gaza and the unprecedented fatalities among UN staff.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Khraishi called for ending the occupation of Gaza by Zionist forces and stressed that resorting solely to supplying humanitarian aid was insufficient to resolve the crisis.
Khraishi referenced UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' earlier statement, emphasizing that the situation in Gaza has gone beyond the definition of a humanitarian crisis and is challenging the fundamental principles of humanity.
Ambassadors attending Friday's event mainly represent Middle Eastern, Asian, and African nations. The absence of Western countries was notable, except for the Dutch ambassador who stood on the sidelines.
Khraishi said countries are considering calling a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to debate the Gaza crisis.
SD/PR