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The Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, has launched an urgent call for peace in the midst of the chaos that is ravaging the Middle East. With the Gaza Strip on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, Guterres urged Hamas to release all hostages immediately and unconditionally. At the same time, he made a fervent plea for Israel to allow crucial humanitarian aid into Gaza, where the population faces shortages of water, electricity, and essential supplies.
In his statement, Guterres expressed deep concern about the situation, stressing that Gaza is running out of basic resources. He stressed that the UN has stocks of food, water, medical supplies, and fuel ready to be dispatched within hours from surrounding countries, but safe and unimpeded access is needed to distribute these supplies effectively.
The current crisis has been triggered by intense fighting between Israel and Hamas, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives, most of them civilians. The bombings have left entire neighborhoods in ruins and led to a mass exodus of the population. Humanitarian organizations have warned of the impending disaster, with nearly a million people displaced and a growing shortage of essential resources.
Guterres’ call represents not only a plea for help but also a heartbreaking reminder of the urgency of peace and cooperation in the region. While the situation remains critical, the world looks with hope towards a solution that will end the violence and restore stability in the Middle East.
