Tehran – In a speech at the 6th World Parliament in Geneva, Iran’s chairman Mohammad Baka Kalibah condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide, warning that the world is witnessing the rise of the “21st century Nazis.”
Addressing a session entitled “Ensuring world peace and security in order to gain support for international law and the UN Charter,” Karibah declared.
“What’s happening in Gaza is not a local issue. It’s a global alarm. We’re witnessing genocide.
Citing a detailed account of Gaza’s destruction and suffering, Karibahu compared the atrocities to the darkest moments of 20th century history, emphasizing that the root cause of the crisis must be urgently addressed by the international community.
Karibahu described Gaza as a “sacrificed field,” saying that enclaves are no longer functional societies, but rather resemble sites of mass extinction. He supported the claim that Israel adopted a policy aimed at completely erasing Palestinians, referring to the report “The Anatomy of Genocide,” by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese.
“Over 70% of the houses have been destroyed, hospitals and schools are in abandoned, and tens of thousands are buried under the tiled rub,” he said. “These are not statistics. They are human life, and dreams disappear.”
Karibahu accused Israeli snipers of intentionally targeting children, saying hunger is being used as a weapon. “This is not war, it’s a systematic use of fear towards those under siege.”
“Beyond what humans can endure,” quoting the UN report, Karibah highlighted widespread sexual violence as another weapon used against the Palestinians. He said such atrocities coincided with “colonial eradication” and broader efforts to enact ethnic cleansing.
He also criticized international organizations for not acting decisively. “The ICJ and ICC have issued rulings and warrants, but these decisions remain symbolic,” he said, pointing to the continuing immunity of Israeli leaders.
Karibaf strongly criticized the US, UK, France and Germany for his description of it as allowing him to be silent. “When Israeli officials call Palestinians “human animals” and the world says nothing, it justifies genocide,” he said. “Continued Western support – military, politics and the media are the oxygen that promotes this apartheid regime.”
Looking at Iran’s own experience, Karibah referenced the June 13 attack on Israel’s Iranian territory. He claimed the strike targeted peaceful nuclear facilities and private infrastructure, killing more than 1,100 people, including 14 scientists and dozens of women and children.
“These attacks violated international law and all the principles of Article 2 of the UN Charter,” Karibah said. “Even Evin’s prisons and hospitals weren’t spared.”
Iran’s response was a measured act of self-defense, he said, forcing the Israeli regime to demand a ceasefire.
“We didn’t rely on hollow resolution. We responded with strength and deterrents worked,” he said. “It was a message to the world. Only resistance can stop modern fascism.”
Finally, Karibah issued a harsh warning. “The crimes in Gaza are not isolated. They are a global warning. If today’s Nazis can’t be stopped, their crimes will extend beyond Palestine.”
He called on the international community to act urgently before history could make that judgment.