UN Chief Warns of Impending Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza as Crisis Worsens
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned the Security Council of an impending "humanitarian catastrophe" in Gaza and called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire. Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, which allows him to inform the council of matters that threaten international peace and security. A draft resolution has been circulated to council members, demanding an immediate cease-fire and expressing grave concern over the situation in Gaza. The United States, however, has veto power and has not supported a cease-fire. Guterres denounced the acts of terror by Hamas militants but also highlighted the worsening state of Gaza under Israel's ongoing military action. He warned that the humanitarian system in Gaza is at risk of collapse, which would have irreversible implications for Palestinians and peace in the region.
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