NEW YORK (dpa-AFX) – UN Secretary General António Guterres has expressed skepticism about the Gaza resolution adopted by the UN Security Council. He hopes that Friday’s decision by the most powerful UN body can help alleviate the suffering of the people in the Gaza Strip – but “much more is needed immediately,” said Guterres, referring to the paper’s missing call for one End of violence.
“A humanitarian ceasefire is the only way to meet the urgent needs of the people of Gaza and put an end to their ongoing nightmares,” the 74-year-old Portuguese continued. Humanitarian aid can only be provided effectively if there is no fighting.
After days of wrangling, the Security Council had previously issued a resolution calling for an increase in humanitarian aid for around two million people in need in the Gaza Strip. It is a significantly watered down compromise text without a call for an immediate ceasefire. The USA abstained./scb/DP/he