UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on Israel to reopen border crossings with Gaza to allow humanitarian aid into the devastated sector. This comes more than two years after the start of the war. Guterres emphasized the need for immediate action to alleviate the suffering of the population. He also expressed deep concern about the situation in the sector, where millions of people face shortages of food, medicine, and other essential resources. The international community has repeatedly called for increased humanitarian access, but these efforts have often faced obstacles. Guterres urged all parties to the conflict to exercise restraint and focus on protecting civilians. He also reminded of international humanitarian law, which requires conflict parties to ensure the safety of civilians and unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations.
