The Secretary General of the UN in recent days makes intensive contacts in the Middle East pressuring his interlocutors for de-escalationthe deputy representative of Antonio Guterres, Farhan Haq, said yesterday Monday in New York.

Antonio Guterres condemned the continued loss of life in the Gaza Strip, including women and children, after Israel’s armed forces bombed a school in Gaza City that was home to hundreds of displaced Palestinian families.

“The Secretary-General notes with sadness that UN Security Council resolution 2735 (2024) remains unimplemented,” “welcomes mediation efforts by the leaders of the US, Egypt and Qatar” and urges “the two sides to resume negotiations and conclude a ceasefire and hostage release agreement”, continued Mr. Hack.

He noted that, according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Saturday’s bombing was at least the 21st against a school serving as a shelter for displaced people since July 4. In total, these bombings caused 274 deaths, including women and children, according to the same source.

The Secretary General – said Mr. Haque – reiterates his urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire Mrand the unconditional release of all hostages.

It also reiterates the need to ensure the protection of civilians and unimpeded and safe access to humanitarian aid in Gaza and reiterates that international humanitarian law, including the principles of discrimination, proportionality and precautions in the event of attack, must is always observed.

OHE calls on parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law, including continued concern for the protection of civilians. This includes the ability for civilians to be able to flee to safer areas and to be allowed to return when circumstances permit.

“People must be able to receive humanitarian aid, whether they are moving or staying in conflict zones” Mr. Hack further noted.