Guterres renews calls for immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Gaza facing unprecedented catastrophe

Describing the situation as an “endless catalogue of horrors,” Guterres stated: “Gaza is piled with rubble, piled with bodies, and piled with examples of what may be serious violations of international law.”

He stressed that the death and destruction in Gaza are "without parallel in recent times," warning that famine is no longer a looming threat but “a present-day catastrophe,” with civilians dying from hunger and families shattered by displacement and despair.

Call for ceasefire and release of captives

Guterres concluded by calling for the immediate and lasting cessation of hostilities and the unconditional release of all Israeli captives.