“The first stages of Israel to resume militarily Gaza City reports a new dangerous phase”, it said New York journalists, warning against devastating consequences.
“Hundreds of thousands of civilians – already exhausted and traumatized – would be forced to flee again, plunging families in danger even more deeply. It must stop. “
“Endless Catalog of horrors”
Mr. Guterres spoke before a Security advice Meeting on the situation in Haiti, but stopped for briefs of journalists on the “tragedy that deploys which is Gaza”, where “even more unsuitable Israeli strikes” have occurred.
Incidents include the two air strikes from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis earlier this week, which killed civilians, including medical staff and journalists, “all with the watching world”.
The secretary general said that “these attacks are part of an endless catalog of horrors” and have called for responsibility.
“Gaza is stacked with rubble, stacked with body and stacked examples of what can be serious violations of international law,” he said.
“The hostages taken by Hamas and other groups must be released and the atrocious treatment they have been forced to support must stop. Civilians must be protected. “
Unprecedented destruction and famine
Mr. Guterres stressed that “the levels of death and destruction in Gaza have been without parallel in recent times”.
In addition, “famine is no longer an imminent possibility – it is a current disaster.”
People die of hunger, but the food, water and health systems of Gaza have been systematically dismantled.
Israel’s obligations
“These are the facts on the ground. And they are the result of deliberate decisions that defy fundamental humanity, “he said. “Israel, as occupying power, has clear obligations.”
He said that Israel must provide food, water, drugs and other essential elements. This is in addition to accepting and facilitating much greater humanitarian access to Gaza as well as the protection of civilians and civil infrastructure.
Mr. Guterres said the International Court of Justice (Icj) has given provisional bond measures which must be implemented entirely and immediately.
They include the obligation to take all measures to provide humanitarian and medical aid without hindrances to the Palestinians throughout the Gaza Strip without delay and in full cooperation with the United Nations.
The UN staff killed, the efforts of help blocked
Meanwhile, the UN and the partners do everything they can, he said. This is often at personal risks, because tragically 366 of the UN staff were killed.
“Day after day, our efforts are blocked, delayed and refused,” he said. “It is unacceptable. »»
Expansion of regulations in the West Bank
Mr. Guterres also discussed the situation in the West Bank, describing it as “deeply alarming”.
He said that Israeli military operations, the violence of the settlers, demolitions and discriminatory policies lead to travel and deepen vulnerability.
In addition, the incessant expansion of the colonies fractures communities and reduces access to vital resources.
Israeli authorities recently approved a construction plan for thousands of colonies in the E1 zone. He said that this would effectively separate the north and southern West Bank, representing “an existential threat for the two -state solution” between Israelis and Palestinians.
“I repeat: the Israeli colonies of occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have been established-and are maintained-in violation of international law,” he said.
“Israel must stop such actions and comply with its obligations.”
‘More apologies’
The secretary general concluded his remarks by stressing that there is no military solution to the conflict.
“I appeal once again for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, without hindrance humanitarian access to Gaza, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages,” he said.
“Famine of the civilian population should never be used as a method of war. Civilians should be protected. Humanitarian access must be without hindrance, “he added, ending with a plea for” more excuses. More obstacles. No more lies ”.
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