UN headquarters UN Secretary-General hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’

By UN Journal Lee Kap-soo The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the Jan. 15 announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza following 15 months of war, the UN News reported. Speaking to reporters at UN Headquarters, António Guterres commended mediators Egypt, Qatar and the United States for their dedicated efforts in brokering the agreement. “Their unwavering commitment to finding a diplomatic solution has been critical in achieving this breakthrough,” he said. He called on all relevant parties to uphold their commitments to ensure that the deal is fully implemented. M

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• 2025-01-22 16:01