UN Chief on Hamas-Israel conflict: I call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire

Speaking at the Belt And Road Forum, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres said “I appealed to Hamas for the unconditional release of hostages; and to Israel to allow immediate access to humanitarian aid for Gaza.”

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I'm horrified by hundreds of people killed this sunday in Gaza hospital strike.

Hamas attacks of Oct 7 cannot justify collective punishment of people.

I call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.