BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 15. I welcome the
announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in
Gaza, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement,
Trend reports.
“I commend the mediators — Egypt, Qatar, and the United States
of America — for their dedicated efforts in brokering this deal.
Their unwavering commitment to finding a diplomatic solution has
been critical in achieving this breakthrough. I call on all
relevant parties to uphold their commitments and ensure that this
deal is fully implemented.
He reaffirmed the UN’s support for the implementation of this
deal and scale up the delivery of sustained humanitarian relief to
the Palestinians.
“It is imperative that this ceasefire removes the significant
security and political obstacles to delivering aid across Gaza so
that we can support a major increase in urgent lifesaving
humanitarian support. The humanitarian situation is at catastrophic
levels. I call on all parties to facilitate the rapid, unhindered,
and safe humanitarian relief for all civilians in need. From our
side, we will do whatever is humanly possible, aware of the serious
challenges and constraints that we will be facing. We expect our
efforts to be matched by other humanitarian actors, the private
sector and bilateral initiatives.
I urge the parties and all relevant partners to seize this
opportunity to establish a credible political path to a better
future for Palestinians, Israelis, and the broader region. Ending
the occupation and achieving a negotiated two-state solution, with
Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, in
line with international law, relevant UN resolutions, and previous
agreements remain an urgent priority. Only through a viable
two-state solution can the aspirations of both peoples be
fulfilled,” Guterres added.
