The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, issued stark warnings about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, confirming that 1.6 million people are expected to face extreme levels of acute food insecurity.
The Secretary-General emphasized that there is an urgent need for a permanent ceasefire to save lives and provide necessary aid.
Guterres strongly called for the immediate transition to the second phase of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, stating that "there should be no excuses" for delaying this decisive step, and saw that the agreement is the only path to achieving stability, with the necessity to move forward towards a two-state solution as a comprehensive political framework for the conflict.
In the context of relief efforts, the Secretary-General emphasized the need to respect the safety of UN staff stationed in the sector, reiterating his full support for the "UNRWA" agency as the backbone of humanitarian work in Gaza, and rejecting any interference with its vital role.
There should be no excuses for delaying this decisive step, and he saw that the agreement is the only path to achieving stability, with the necessity to move forward towards a two-state solution as a comprehensive political framework for the conflict.
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Guterres: War must be stopped to save Gaza from imminent famine