UN Secretary-General calls for Israel to stop any escalation in Gaza

António Guterres' remarks to the press on the Middle East

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo “I urge the Government of Israel to stop any escalation, and engage constructively in the ongoing diplomatic talks,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the press on May 7, the UN News reported. Saying that we are at a decisive moment for the Palestinian and Israeli people and for the fate of the entire region, he said “An agreement between the Government of Israel and the leadership of Hamas is essential to stop the unbearable suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and of the hostages and their families. “It would be tragic if weeks of intense diplomatic activit