On Monday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged for a ceasefire in Gaza to honor the holy month of Ramadan.
In a plea to the international community, Guterres highlighted the significance of Ramadan as a time when Muslims worldwide celebrate and spread values of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity.
Despite the commencement of Ramadan, Guterres lamented, violence continues unabated in Gaza, with ongoing killings, bombings, and massacres.
He also called for the release of hostages held by Hamas and the removal of barriers obstructing the rapid and broad delivery of life-saving aid to Gaza.
The United Nations warns that a quarter of Gaza’s population is on the brink of famine due to the ongoing conflict.
Guterres expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation, stating, “International humanitarian law is in a deplorable state.”
He further warned that the threat of an Israeli attack on Rafah could plunge Gaza’s residents into deeper despair. Guterres’s call for peace during Ramadan underscores the urgent need for international cooperation to halt the violence and provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.
