Pakistan Faces Scathing Accusation at UN, Moment Goes Viral
United Nations – A tense exchange at the United Nations has resulted in a viral moment of diplomatic friction, with Pakistan facing a direct accusation of being a “state sponsor of terror.” The accusation,delivered with pointed brevity by a legal representative from the self-reliant watchdog group UN Watch,has ignited debate and drawn millions of views online.
The dramatic confrontation unfolded during a UN Security Council discussion regarding Israel‘s recent strikes in Doha, Qatar, which targeted Hamas leaders. Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of UN Watch, was addressing the council, arguing that Qatar’s provision of shelter to Hamas figures constituted support for terrorism.
“If you don’t want targeted bombings against terrorists in your capital, why do you harbour terrorists in your capital?” Neuer challenged, referencing condemnation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and french President Emmanuel macron regarding the strikes in qatar. He then contrasted this reaction with the international response to the 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan. Neuer pointed out that at the time, Guterres – then in a different role – had celebrated the event as “justice,” and France had hailed it as a “victory for all democracies.”
This comparison prompted an immediate objection from Pakistan’s representative,who dismissed Neuer’s arguments as violating national sovereignty and “unfounded accusations.” However, the council president ruled the objection procedural, not substantive, allowing Neuer to continue.
Seizing the opportunity, Neuer delivered the now-infamous seven-word statement: “Mr.President, Pakistan is another state sponsor of terror.” The remark, delivered in under four seconds, has been widely circulated on social media, garnering over two million views on X (formerly Twitter) in just three days.
The accusation echoes long-standing concerns voiced by India regarding Pakistan’s