Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 05:57am on 18 Oct 2023,Wednesday International
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Hamas' attacks on Israel but emphasized that these actions shouldn't lead to the "collective punishment" of Palestinians. Speaking in China, Guterres called for an urgent humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He demanded Hamas release hostages and urged Israel to allow unrestricted access for humanitarian aid in Gaza. Guterres expressed horror over a deadly hospital blast in Gaza, emphasizing hospitals' protection under international law. He also condemned an attack on a UN school in a Gaza refugee camp. The UN chief's appeals come amid escalating tensions and humanitarian concerns in the region.
