I condemn the killing of civilians in Gaza and am dismayed by reports that two-thirds of those killed are women and children,” said the UN Secretary-General
Humanitarian law is “not a la carte”, warned the UN Secretary-General and urged both sides in the Israel-Hamas war to show proportionality and precaution.
“The protection of civilians on both sides is of the utmost importance and must be respected at all times,” Mr Guterres said in a statement.
“International humanitarian law establishes clear rules that cannot be ignored. It is not a la carte and cannot be applied selectively.”
I am deeply alarmed by the intensification of the conflict between Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups in Gaza.
With too many Israeli and Palestinian lives already lost, this escalation only increases the immense suffering of civilians.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) October 31, 2023
UN Secretary-General reiterates call for immediate Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian access “to meet the urgent needs created by the unfolding catastrophe” in Palestinian territory.
“I condemn the killing of civilians in Gaza and am dismayed by reports that two-thirds of those killed are women and children,” he said, among other things.
The UN chief appealed for the protection of civilians who, he said, “bore the brunt of today’s fighting».
In fact, Mr. Guterres stated that he was surprised by the “unprecedented scaling” of Israel’s shelling of Gaza while calling the level of humanitarian aid allowed into the enclave “completely inadequate” to meet the urgent needs of civilians.
He once again called for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages held by Hamas, adding that he was “deeply concerned about the risk of a dangerous escalation” beyond Gaza.
Source :Skai
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