On Saturday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of the possibility of renewed fighting in the Gaza Strip in a catastrophic manner, following the end of the first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric, stated the importance of efforts to prevent renewed violent actions and to avoid their devastating consequences on civilians.
Guterres pointed to the necessity of reaching a permanent ceasefire for the release of all hostages with the aim of avoiding escalation and protecting civilians. He called for the resumption of negotiations between the conflicting parties to achieve stability in the region and prevent the exacerbation of crises and conflicts.
The fear of escalation has increased due to the ongoing tensions in Gaza resulting from the lack of a final agreement between the two parties. It is essential that the conflicting parties commit to restraint and not harm the safety of civilians, maintaining peace and security in the region.
