UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and an end to the violence in Gaza during Ramadan month.
In his remarks at a press stakeout in New York, the UN Chief said: “We have witnessed month after month of civilian killing and destruction at a level that is unprecedented in all my years as Secretary-General. Meanwhile, life-saving relief for Palestinians in Gaza is coming in trickles – if it comes at all.”
He continued: “International humanitarian law lies in tatters and a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah could plummet the people of Gaza into an even deeper circle of hell. As one of those family members said, “We are not here for condolences. We are not here for apologies. We are here for immediate action.”
He also renewed his appeal for a Ramadan cessation of hostilities in Sudan.
“The fighting there must end for the sake of the Sudanese people who face hunger, horrors and untold hardships. In Gaza, in Sudan, and beyond, it is time for peace,” he said.
Guterres further called on political, religious and community leaders everywhere to do everything in their power to make this holy period a time for empathy, action and peace.
“It is time to end the terrible suffering. Now is the time to do it,” he concluded.
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