In a stark and harrowing address, officials highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region, marking 249 days of intense violence that has resulted in unprecedented civilian casualties. Reports indicate that over 200,000 individuals have lost their lives, with a staggering 70% of the victims being women and children. The scale of destruction is alarming, with more than 430,000 homes reduced to rubble, alongside the devastation of 670 religious sites and 459 schools.

The meeting underscored the dire conditions faced by the population, particularly the children, with 17,000 left orphaned and thousands more suffering severe injuries, including amputations. The toll on healthcare has been catastrophic, with 332 medical facilities destroyed and a significant number of healthcare workers killed or injured.

The use of heavy artillery, including over 79,000 tons of bombs—double the amount dropped during World War II—has been condemned as a violation of humanitarian principles. The impact on the civilian population has been profound, with widespread displacement and a lack of access to essential medical care, including pain relief for surgeries.

Officials emphasized that the ongoing violence is not a legitimate act of self-defense but rather constitutes genocide and ethnic cleansing, exacerbated by a prolonged occupation. The call to action was clear: silence in the face of such atrocities is unacceptable, particularly when children are among the primary victims. The meeting concluded with a plea for international awareness and intervention to address the escalating crisis.