Gaza: ‘high time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres

A comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza linked to the release of all remaining hostages cannot come too soon, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, as he welcomed the Security Council resolution adopted a day earlier seeking an end to the war there. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/06/1150901
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Gaza: ‘high time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres
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Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’

Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’

10 Jun 2024

The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza, with US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield telling members "today, we voted for peace."

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Humanitarian ceasefire only way to end Gaza 'nightmare': Guterres

Humanitarian ceasefire only way to end Gaza 'nightmare': Guterres

22 Dec 2023

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed hope that a Security Council resolution to get more aid into Gaza, adopted on Friday, could pave the way to a humanitarian ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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UN chief calls on Israel to ‘spare civilians from more suffering’ in Gaza

UN chief calls on Israel to ‘spare civilians from more suffering’ in Gaza

04 Dec 2023

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his call for a sustained humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional and immediate release of all hostages, his Spokesperson said on Monday.