The 80th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly was held in New York from September 23 to September 29.
The session was presided over by former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who was nominated for this position on June 2.
Leaders and high-level representatives from around the world gathered on this occasion to present their views on global issues.
The central theme of this year’s session was the long-standing conflict between Palestine and Israel. The assembly emphasized the Two-State Solution as the path to establish lasting peace between Palestine and Israel.
Many leaders of Muslim countries strongly demanded that the UN enforce an immediate ceasefire. Among other issues, the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza was condemned, where since October 7, 2023, over 65,000 Palestinians have been martyred, along with 1200 of Israelis. Gaza is currently facing bloodshed and famine, with helpless civilians deprived of basic necessities and continuously exposed to violence.
The supply of food and medicine has been cut off, and there is no trace of humanitarian support. Israel continues to violate human rights daily, yet no one is held accountable.
At this session, several prominent Muslim leaders emphasized not only the immediate cessation of hostilities but also the provision of food and medicine on humanitarian grounds. Many countries stated that deploying new security forces in the region would not resolve the issue, but rather complicate it further.
Yet, the question arises:
Are these passionate speeches and resolutions enough for the innocent martyrs?
Can heartfelt speeches alone deliver justice to the oppressed?
Regarding U.S. President Donald Trump, he held both individual and group meetings with Muslim leaders during the session and presented various proposals.
However, nowhere in these statements was there a clear plan to stop Israel’s aggressive actions. On the contrary, major plans for reconstruction of the devastated areas were proposed. This approach does not appear fair; rather, it seems unjust, as rivers of blood have already been shed, innocent children, elders, and women have suffered extreme cruelty, and even now the supply of food and medicine is blocked. People are not dying from bombs alone—they are dying from hunger and disease.
Recently, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened a meeting of leaders from its 57 member states,
but even the joint declaration lacked any concrete practical measures. No strategy was devised that could bring real relief to the Palestinian people. Nor were there any firm statements
or actions against Israel’s aggression; everyone played with words behind the veil of their own interests. The Muslim Ummah now needs to awaken—not with words, but with action.
Observing this entire situation, the question arises:
Will the Muslim Ummah
remain confined to statements, prayers, and aid policies,
or will it also consider taking practical action?
Despite clear violations of international law and human rights, no strong measures have been taken to stop Israeli aggression, highlighting the failure of international institutions.
The latestest update of this is that “Netanyahu couched that agreement, telling his domestic audience that he definitely had not agreed to a Palestinian state and the Israeli military would remain in most of Gaza.”
So where the Hammas will stand?
Recent agreements of some Gulf countries with powerful states and pressures on countries like Qatar seem to be the real reasons behind this behavior.
The time has come for the Muslim Ummah and the global community to decide:
Will their role be limited to prayers, statements, and temporary aid, or will they take firm practical steps based on justice?
The Muslim Ummah must awaken and think—what will inaction, laziness, dependence on others, alienation from their own, and distance from Allah’s commands lead them to?
This is the work that must be done. The state of the Muslim Ummah is as Poet Iqbal said:
“The gaze is empty of warmth, the heart devoid of feeling;
Then why be surprised if you are not courageous?”
If conscience continues to sleep and betrayal remains widespread, it won’t be long before no one remains to lead us.”
Allah helps only those who help themselves.
The destiny of nations lies in the hands of individuals;
Every person is a star in the fate of the nation.
Each of us must play our part practically for the betterment of our Muslim Ummah.
“Waan Laysa Lil
Insana illa ma’ sa’aa “
That man can have nothing but what he strives for.
