UNSC Voices Concerns about Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

On Wednesday, more than 70 countries participated in a two-day Security Council debate on the ongoing Middle East crisis. They voiced concerns about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been going on for almost four months now. The major theme of the debate was to urge Israel to accept a two-state solution or risk a perpetual war, which poses an increasing threat to global stability.

"The Palestinian people's right to build their own fully independent state must be recognized by all, and any refusal to accept the two-state solution by any party must be firmly rejected." This message was emphasized by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the beginning of the meeting.

“The two-state solution is the only way to address the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians,” asserted UN Chief.

Meanwhile, some speakers called for the Council to overcome its veto-led impasse and stop the bloodshed and “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza.

The 15-member organ tasked with ensuring international peace and security must also hold Israel more accountable for an ongoing “genocide” against Palestinians, some speakers insisted.