"UN Chief Condemns Israel for Gaza Killings and Food Crisis"

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killings of Palestinian civilians in Gaza as "utterly unacceptable" and called for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire, while also urging steps toward a two-state solution in the Mideast. The death toll from Israeli strikes in Gaza has surpassed 25,000, with more than 60,000 wounded, leading to international pressure on Israel to end the conflict and release hostages taken by Hamas. The EU is set to announce new sanctions targeting Hamas's financing, while also calling for a permanent cease-fire and the demilitarization of Gaza.