New york: The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People convened at the UN Headquarters in New York to observe the 78th anniversary of the Nakba,
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, The meeting involved addresses from key UN officials, including General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock and Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari, alongside testimonies from Palestinian families and a tribute to historian Walid Khalidi.
Annalena Baerbock emphasized the UN's long-standing responsibility to address the Palestinian issue and urged Member States to reaffirm their commitment to a two-State solution, as outlined in the UN Charter and other international resolutions. She highlighted the urgent situation in Gaza, where nearly 800 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025, emphasizing the need for long-term peace and security.
Khaled Khiari described the Nakba as the world's longest-standing refugee crisis, requiring both remembrance and action. He outlined the path forward, grounded in international law and UN resolutions, and mentioned the potential of the US plan, endorsed by UN Security Council resolution 2803 (2025), to address enduring issues.
Riyad Mansour, speaking for President Mahmoud Abbas, marked the Nakba's anniversary as an ongoing catastrophe and called for stronger international action in light of recent diplomatic developments. He highlighted the numerous UN resolutions affirming Palestinian rights that remain unheeded by Israel and stressed the importance of recognizing the Nakba for achieving justice and peace.
Wesam Hemada, mother of Hind Rajab, shared a poignant testimony about her daughter's death, emphasizing the widespread suffering of Palestinian families in Gaza. She called on the world to remember the children of Gaza and the ongoing Nakba, urging recognition of their humanity and rights to a better future.