Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai has called out the US government for not doing enough to stop Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. During her speech at the Financial Times Women in Business Summit, she criticized Washington’s failure to use its diplomatic power to enforce a ceasefire or ensure humanitarian relief. “The US role has been disappointing—it could have saved lives but chose not to,” she said.
Addressing accusations that she remained silent on Gaza, Malala refuted the claims, stating she has advocated for Palestinians since 2014. She highlighted her contributions, including funding schools and emergency aid for Gaza’s children. “False narratives ignore facts—I’ve repeatedly used my voice for Palestine,” she asserted.
Beyond Gaza, Malala also spotlighted the Taliban’s brutal suppression of Afghan women’s rights. She urged the US and global leaders to intensify pressure on the regime and amplify Afghan women’s voices. “The world must act before more lives are ruined,” she stressed.
Concluding her address, Malala reinforced the need for collective action, saying, “Justice is universal—whether in Gaza or Afghanistan, we must stand together.” Her remarks underscore her unwavering commitment to human rights amid escalating global crises.