President John Dramani Mahama has made an appeal for the international community to acknowledge and act against what he described as serious violations against Palestinians in Gaza.
During his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, he criticized the UN’s hesitance to directly address the situation, arguing that fear of backlash has led to evasive language and inaction.
President Mahama emphasized that regardless of how the issue is framed, the reality remains unchanged: “The crimes in Gaza must stop.”
Highlighting the dire humanitarian conditions, he condemned the widespread suffering of Palestinians, describing it as unjust collective punishment and starvation inflicted solely based on their identity.
Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s longstanding recognition of Palestine and voiced strong support for a two-state solution, dismissing claims that such a stance would legitimize Hamas. Instead, he positioned it as the most viable path to justice and peace for civilians affected by the conflict.
He also denounced the recent refusal to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation, calling it a troubling move that undermines the credibility of the UN system.
While acknowledging broader global issues such as rising nationalism and economic instability, Mahama concluded that the situation in Gaza remains a critical moral challenge for world leaders.
Author: Jasmine Adjei
Development journalist
