In recent days, the military clashes in the Middle East and Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian territory have become the focus of international public opinion and legal experts. There have been differing opinions on whether the attack aligns with the principles of international law. In particular, the assessment of this incident within the framework of the UN Charter has become a topic of debate.
Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov made a statement to Baku TV on the matter. He stated that Israel’s military operation against Iran violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter. According to this article, states must refrain from the threat or use of force in international relations.
Ahmad Shahidov also noted that Article 51 of the UN Charter permits self-defense only in the event of an armed attack. He emphasized that since Israel’s strike did not pose a real and imminent threat, it is considered unlawful under international law.
The human rights defender also touched upon the structure of the UN Security Council. He pointed out that none of the five permanent members of this body are Muslim-majority countries and considered the continuation of this situation for many years as an unfair approach.
In his remarks, Ahmad Shahidov specifically addressed the issue of Pakistan becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council and said: “There are more than 50 Muslim countries in the world, and their lack of representation in the UN Security Council is an injustice. Naturally, it would be desirable for Turkey to have a seat as well. However, considering practical realities and Pakistan’s possession of nuclear weapons and significant regional influence, it would be more appropriate for Pakistan to hold a permanent seat on the Security Council.”
According to Ahmad Shahidov, this existing inequality in global politics leads to widespread injustice, and there is a need for a more balanced and comprehensive approach in the decision-making processes of such international bodies.
