Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, has expressed disgust at the “beyong inhumane” situation in Gaza, and called for an immediate end to the “blockade” in the region which is preventing humanitarian aid from entering the city.
The UN Chief said, “The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is beyond inhumane”, adding, “the blockade against humanitarian aid must end immediately”.
Israel and Palestinian fighters, known as, Hamas, started fighting on Saturday 7 October, 2023 after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in the death of more than 1,000 Israelis, with many others taken hostage.
Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said earlier, he will not stop his military actions against Gaza until his war goals are achieved.
The Israeli PM said, all hostages held by Hamas must be released.
In his reaction to the current situation the Palestinians are facing in Gaza, Guterres (X/@antonioguterres) said: “The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is beyond description, beyond atrocious & beyond inhumane.
“A policy of siege & starvation makes a mockery of international law. The blockade against humanitarian aid must end immediately.
“This is a moment for moral clarity & action.”
