Guterres: Gaza Strip in midst of ‘epic humanitarian catastrophe’

WORLD, Nov. 30 (YPA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said the Gaza Strip was in the midst of an “epic humanitarian catastrophe”, urging the world not to look away, Reuters reported.

“Intense negotiations are taking place to prolong the truce – which we strongly welcome – but we believe we need a true humanitarian ceasefire,” he told a meeting of the UN Security Council, chaired by China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi.

The UN Security Council held a ministerial meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Cause, and on the implementation of Council Resolution 2712, which called for the establishment of truces and urgent humanitarian corridors throughout the Gaza Strip.

According to the de facto authorities, more than 14,000 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli military operations in Gaza. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have also been injured, with many more missing. In Gaza, more than two thirds of those killed are reported to be children and women.

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