Gaza Facing "Cruelest Phase" of Crisis | UN Secretary-General António Guterres' Message To The World

Описание: In a statement on May 23, 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as "the cruelest phase of this cruel conflict," highlighting that the entire population is at risk of famine due to prolonged aid blockades. Despite a small breakthrough at the Kerem Shalom crossing, only a fraction of authorized aid has been distributed, with nothing reaching northern Gaza. Guterres stressed, "All the aid authorized until now amounts to a teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required," urging swift and secure humanitarian access. The Secretary-General reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to international law and humanitarian principles, declaring, “We will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law.” He called for “a permanent ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and full humanitarian access.” Emphasizing readiness to act, he revealed that 160,000 pallets of aid—enough for nearly 9,000 trucks—are prepared for distribution, concluding, “This is my appeal for life-saving aid for the long-suffering people of Gaza. Let’s do it right. And let’s do it right away.”

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