U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “is appalled over the escalating violence in Gaza” including the killing of Palestinians by Israeli airstrikes in the Jabaliya refugee camp on Tuesday and Wednesday, his spokesman says.
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U.N. Secretary-General Calls for Adherence to International Law Amid Gaza Violence
- Condemnation of Civilian Casualties: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the deaths of Palestinian civilians in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes, particularly in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
- Appeal for Lawful Conduct: Guterres underscored the necessity for all involved parties to comply with international law and humanitarian principles, emphasizing the importance of distinction, proportionality, and precaution.
- Demand for Hostage Release: The U.N. chief called for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks.
- Urgency of Humanitarian Aid: Guterres highlighted the critical need for substantial humanitarian aid to address the escalating needs of the Palestinian people.
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UN Chief condemns in ‘the strongest terms civilian killings in Gaza’
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U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “is appalled over the escalating violence in Gaza” including the killing of Palestinians by Israeli airstrikes in the Jabaliya refugee camp on Tuesday and Wednesday, his spokesman says.
“He condemns in the strongest terms, any killings of civilians,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters Wednesday.
Dujarric said: “The secretary-general reiterates that all parties must abide by international law, international humanitarian law including the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution.”
The U.N. chief also reiterated his call for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages taken from Israel by Hamas during its surprise attacks on Oct. 7, Dujarric said. And he called again “for the entry of vital humanitarian assistance at a scale needed to meet the mounting needs of the Palestinian population.”
