UN Hails Egypt, Qatar's Efforts towards Reaching Ceasefire in Gaza

The Director of the Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations commended the efforts of both Egypt and Qatar in achieving a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement issued recently by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Secretary-General has welcomed last night’s ceasefire agreement in Israel and Gaza.

"The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the violence. The hostilities have led to needless human suffering. The Secretary-General commends Egypt’s key role in bringing the hostilities to an end, alongside the efforts of Qatar, Lebanon and the United States to reach a ceasefire. He calls on all sides to observe the ceasefire," Guterres said.

The Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to the achievement of the two-State solution based on relevant United Nations resolutions, international law, prior agreements and the importance of restoring a political horizon. 

He reiterated that only a negotiated sustainable political solution will lead to lasting peace and end, once and for all, these devastating cycles of violence.

According to Al-Qahera News TV Channel, the Director emphasized the importance of facilitating aid into the Gaza Strip through the crossings, especially in light of the obstacles hindering a two-state solution in Gaza and the West Bank.