"UN Chief Warns of Escalating Global Security Threat Amid Gaza War"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has formally warned the Security Council of a global threat from the Gaza war, as Arab states push for a ceasefire. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has presented a draft resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, which they aim to put to a vote on Friday. The United States and Israel oppose a ceasefire, believing it would benefit Hamas, and instead support pauses to protect civilians and secure the release of hostages. Guterres has called for a humanitarian ceasefire, warning of the severe risk of a collapse of the humanitarian system and irreversible implications for Palestinians.