On Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the U.S. decision to veto a draft resolution by the Security Council related to the situation in Gaza. This resolution, which proposed an immediate ceasefire and the easing of restrictions on humanitarian assistance, garnered backing from 14 out of the 15 Council members, with only the United States opposing it.
During a press briefing, Guterres answered affirmatively when asked if he felt let down by the veto. He lamented the lack of ceasefires, the slow progress in releasing hostages, and the challenges faced in distributing humanitarian aid. He underscored the perilous conditions many Palestinians face due to these factors.
Guterres reaffirmed the commitment of the United Nations to assist those in Gaza but highlighted that tangible support would only be possible with a lasting ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian access. He also stressed the importance of maintaining the two-state solution, expressing concern for the implications of alternative solutions that could lead to the displacement of Palestinians or deny them rights in their homeland. He called upon the international community to actively support and realize the conditions necessary for the two-state solution to become a reality.
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