Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Gaza, and the need for Israel to abide by its obligations under international humanitarian law.
Guterres also called for including the proportionate use of force and taking all possible precautions to spare civilians during the conduct of military operations.
According to the UN Information Center on Thursday, the Secretary-General urged all concerned parties to exercise maximum restraint and work to cease hostilities immediately and renewed his commitment to support the Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict based on relevant UN resolutions, international law, and bilateral agreements.
In a statement attributed to his deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, Guterres condemned the loss of civilian lives, including children and women, describing it as "unacceptable and must stop immediately".
According to Haq, the border crossings with Gaza are closed, and this closure has prevented the scheduled entry of about 600 trucks loaded with vital goods, such as food, medical supplies, and fuel.
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