Polska w ONZ

28 kwietnia 2026 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.

Mr. President,

I would like to express my appreciation to the Kingdom of Bahrain for conveying this debate, which is particularly important given the increasingly fragile regional context. Poland aligns itself with the EU statement delivered later today.

Mr. President,

As our discussions yesterday made clear, the consequences of the Iranian crisis extend far beyond the region. Poland firmly believes diplomacy is the only viable path forward. Lasting peace requires consensus on three core issues: Iran’s nuclear program, its long-range ballistic missile capabilities, and its regional conduct, while respecting international law, including the freedom of navigation. Progress on all three is essential – it is the foundation for any stable and lasting security framework in the region.

Mr. President,

On the Palestinian question, Poland remains a firm supporter of the two-state solution – yet recent months have moved us further from that goal.

Poland views Israel as an important partner in the region. While we recognize Israel’s right to self-defense and complex political and security situation, we cannot ignore the abuses or the repeated violations of international humanitarian law.

Poland shares the international community’s alarm over escalating tensions in the West Bank. The violence by illegal settlers against the Palestinian population, and actions by Israeli authorities that run counter to the Oslo Accords, are deeply troubling. We are also concerned about the new death penalty law, which in practice primarily targets people in the occupied Palestinian territories.

We are equally troubled by the refusal of Hamas and other Palestinian factions to engage with the disarmament proposal put forward by the Board of Peace. As an observer to this initiative, Poland remains committed to its success and calls on all parties to engage in good faith.

Finally, we urge the Board of Peace to press Israel to grant humanitarian organizations full access to Gaza and to ease restrictions on aid in the West Bank.

Mr. President,

Allow me to turn now to the situation in Lebanon. Poland welcomes the ceasefire and hopes that both sides will seize this opportunity to build toward a lasting peace – one that both nations have long deserved.

We remain a firm supporter of the UNIFIL mandate. Despite the difficult security conditions, our troops continue to serve in Lebanon, ready to carry out training activities and fulfil their mission. We strongly condemn the recent attacks on peacekeepers and call on all parties to cease such actions immediately.

Poland’s commitment to Lebanon goes further. Since 2023, our humanitarian contributions through UN agencies have surpassed 4.5 million dollars, with particular emphasis on supporting local administration in responding to natural disasters and expanding access to renewable energy – areas critical to Lebanon’s economic recovery.

Mr. President

Looking ahead, Poland’s Development Cooperation Plan for 2026 designates Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria as priority recipients of our humanitarian assistance. Our commitment to the people of this region remains steadfast.

I thank you.