U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza on Thursday and said it represented a path toward self-determination of the Palestinian people, APA reports citing Reuters.
"I urge all to seize this momentous opportunity to establish a credible political path forward," Guterres said at the United Nations. "A path towards ending the occupation, recognizing the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people, and achieving a two-state solution."
The U.N. chief pressed for full and sustained access for humanitarian workers in Gaza, where the Israeli bombardment that followed the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack has created a humanitarian crisis and displaced millions.
"The United Nations stands ready to provide its full support," Guterres said. "We and our partners are prepared to move – now.
"We have the expertise, the distribution networks, and community relationships in place to act. Supplies are in place, and our teams are on standby."
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