The UN chief’s go to comes as the crisis within the Gaza Strip enters its third week following the 7 October incursion by Hamas militants into Israel and Israel’s subsequent declaration of battle.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres started his official go to to Nepal by extending deep condolences to the households of the ten Nepalese college students killed within the terror assaults by Hamas in Israel, and as soon as once more known as for the safety of all civilians in Gaza, the place, he mentioned, “the situation is growing more desperate by the hour.”
The UN chief’s go to comes as the crisis within the Gaza Strip enters its third week following the 7 October incursion by Hamas militants into Israel and Israel’s subsequent declaration of battle.
“I know that even though the conflict in the Middle East is thousands of miles away, it has hit very close to home for the people of Nepal,” mentioned the UN chief at a press convention on Sunday alongside Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
“And I repeat my utter condemnation of the appalling attacks perpetrated by Hamas. There is no justification, ever, for the killing, injuring and abduction of civilians,” he acknowledged.
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At the identical time, Guterres famous the extraordinarily dire state of affairs in Gaza and expressed remorse that as an alternative of a critically wanted humanitarian pause supported by the worldwide neighborhood, Israel has intensified its navy operations.
“The number of civilians who have been killed and injured is totally unacceptable. All parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law … which emerged from the tragedy and awful experiences of war,” he continued.
Emphasizing his constant requires strict compliance with worldwide humanitarian legislation, the Secretary-General acknowledged: “The Laws of War establish clear rules to protect human life and respect humanitarian concerns. Those laws cannot be contorted for the sake of expedience.”
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Guterres mentioned that in Gaza greater than two million folks with nowhere secure to go, are being denied the necessities for all times – meals, water, shelter and medical care – whereas being subjected to relentless bombardment.
“I urge all those with responsibility to step back from the brink,” he mentioned calling the state of affairs a “humanitarian catastrophe.”
The Secretary- General reiterated his attraction for a direct humanitarian ceasefire, the unconditional launch of all hostages, and the supply of a sustained humanitarian aid at a scale that meets the wants of the folks of Gaza.
“We must join forces to end this nightmare for the people of Gaza, Israel and all those affected around the world, including here in Nepal,” he mentioned.
