The International Union of Architects Council at its meeting held on 2 September 2025, considered and adopted a motion submitted by Region V Council Member, Mohamed Sahby Gorgi (Tunisia), concerning the situation in Palestine. Following deliberation, the Council resolved to adopt the following measures:
• Condemn the genocide committed by Israel in Gaza.
• Request an end to starvation by allowing the entry of food and medicine and ensuring the fair and safe distribution to citizens.
• Call for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities.
• Condemn the destruction of Palestine’s built heritage.
• Appeal to architects worldwide to refrain from any participation in the illegal colonisation of Palestine.
• Request an international assessment of the destruction.
• Offer the UIA‘s moral and expert support, through its Working Bodies, at every stage: damage assessment, technical expertise and reconstruction.
• Contribute to improving living conditions in Gaza and restoring dignity to the Palestinian people.
