United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that a “Authentic Humanitarian Ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip.
Guterres spoke at the UN Security Council meeting on the issue of Palestine.
The UN Secretary-General stressed that intensive negotiations continue to extend the “humanitarian pause” reached between Israel and Hamas, adding: “The people of Gaza are in the midst of an epic humanitarian catastrophe before the eyes of the world. We cannot turn our backs on this. “We believe we need a real humanitarian ceasefire.”
The Secretary General recalled that more than 14,000 people died and Tens of thousands remained unhurt in Palestine since the Israeli attacks began (October 7) and emphasized that more than two thirds of those killed in Gaza were children and women.
Guterres noted that Palestinians have been able to breathe a little of it in recent days Bombings Thanks to the “humanitarian pause” treaty.
“In these few weeks, even more children lost their lives The number of Israeli military operations in Gaza exceeds the total number of children killed in confrontation in one year since I was appointed Secretary General“.
Guterres also pointed out that aid flows to Gaza have increased “Humanitarian disruptions” were completely inadequate, adding that the provision of humanitarian assistance was essential Provide safe and uninterrupted care to 2 million people and restore civilian facilities.
This is what the Secretary General said The Rafah border gate alone is not enough Since the population was insufficient to receive humanitarian assistance, she called for more border crossings to be opened, including Kerem Shalom.
Guterres reiterated that the criterion for success in Gaza is not the number of trucks and tons of material shipped, saying: “Success is measured by lives saved, an end to suffering, and the restoration of hope and honor.“.