23 października 2025 r. Polska wzięła udział w debacie otwartej Rady Bezpieczeństwa ONZ nt. sytuacji na Bliskim Wschodzie, w tym kwestii palestyńskiej.

Tekst wystąpienia wygłoszonego przez Krzysztofa Szczerskiego, Stałego Przedstawiciela RP przy NZ w Nowym Jorku, dostępny jest poniżej.

Thank you, Chair.

Poland aligns itself with the broad EU statement. I would also like to thank Deputy Special Coordinator Mr. Ramiz Alakbarov for his comprehensive briefing.

Distinguished Colleagues,

Poland welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States in coordination with a coalition of Arab nations. We commend Egypt for its pivotal role in securing the truce and express sincere gratitude to all parties for showing their commitment to peace.

We also recognize the French Republic, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other international partners for convening the High-level International Conference on the Two-State Solution. Poland proudly voted in favor of the resolution endorsing the Conference’s final declaration, which reflects a growing international consensus and renewed diplomatic determination to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with urgency.

While the ceasefire brings some relief, we remain deeply concerned about the fragility of the situation. The recent violence reminds us that peace is far from assured. This agreement, though significant, is delicate and demands vigilant implementation.

Since the escalation began, Poland has actively engaged within the UN framework to advocate for the protection of civilians in Gaza. Today, we again call on all parties to exercise utmost restraint. No further loss of innocent lives can be tolerated.

The future of the Palestinian people must rest on international law. We reaffirm our strong support for the two-state solution, the only viable path toward lasting peace and normalization. This requires addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns while ensuring full Palestinian statehood.

In this regard, Poland believes Hamas must have no role—political, economic, or security-related—in Gaza’s future.

Distinguished Colleagues,

We are also deeply concerned by developments in the West Bank. The rapid expansion of illegal settlements and ongoing violence against Palestinians are unacceptable and must end.

We trust renewed international engagement will reinvigorate the broader political process. Implementing the second phase of the ceasefire will be complex but remains our only path to sustainable, just peace. Poland is committed to supporting these efforts fully.

Distinguished Colleagues,

The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic. There is an urgent need to resume unimpeded delivery of life-saving aid and to ensure the swift, safe return of UN agencies. Multilateral cooperation and coordination with the UN remain central to the humanitarian response.

Poland stands ready to increase its national contribution. We have recently allocated an additional $2.7 million in humanitarian assistance across Lebanon, Palestine, Syria to address the needs of refugee populations.

However, our ability to help depends on one critical condition: safety. Humanitarian workers must be allowed to operate under secure conditions. We therefore stress the urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians and aid personnel at all times.

Thank you.