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UN chief says Gaza ceasefire violations ‘must stop’
Antonio Guterres has voiced “deep concern” over the continued violations of the fragile, nearly monthlong ceasefire in Gaza.
“They must stop, and all parties must abide by the decisions of the first phase of the peace agreement,” he told reporters at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
“Let’s not forget the need to establish a credible political path towards ending the occupation, realising the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people, and leading to a two-state solution that enables Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace and security.”
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli attacks on Gaza have continued, killing dozens of Palestinians.
Last week, Israeli army attacks across the enclave killed more than 100 people, including 46 children, within 24 hours.
Qatar’s emir urges international community to step up support for Palestinians
Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has called on the international community to “double down on efforts” to support the Palestinian people in rebuilding from the devastation caused by Israel’s occupation and “apartheid system”.
“It’s impossible to achieve social development in any society without peace and stability,” he said at the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Qatar’s capital, Doha.
“It goes without saying that the Palestinian people need all forms of aid to be able to recover from the devastation that was caused by the Israeli occupation and the apartheid system in Palestine.”
He also urged the international community “to double down on efforts and to provide support to the Palestinian people for reconstruction and to secure the basic needs for the people until justice is administered”.
