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The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned on Tuesday before the Security Council that the possibility of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine is at serious risk of fading. In his remarks on the situation in the Middle East, Guterres emphasized that political commitment to this fundamental goal is more distant than ever.
The Secretary-General highlighted that, despite recent changes in the region characterized by rising violence and instability, citizens are yearning for a future free from conflict. To achieve lasting peace, it is essential to reach an agreement that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in harmony and security, with Jerusalem as a shared capital.
The conflict has eroded the fundamental rights of both communities to live in safety, particularly in Gaza, where living conditions have reached inhumane levels, leaving the population in a critical situation. Guterres believes Gaza is a vital component of a future Palestinian state, and any territorial modifications in the region are contrary to international law.
In the West Bank, Israeli military operations and the expansion of settlements are alarmingly altering the geographical and demographic dynamics, while settler aggressions are increasing without an adequate response. Meanwhile, Hamas continues to launch rockets toward Israel, further intensifying tensions in the area.
Despite a recent ceasefire that had offered some hope by allowing the release of some hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid, the increase in Israeli attacks has resulted in the deaths of nearly 2,000 Palestinians, including children and humanitarian workers. This has turned the humanitarian crisis in Gaza into an unsustainable situation.
Guterres made an urgent call to restore the entrance of humanitarian aid, ensure the security of UN personnel, and unconditionally release all hostages, as well as establish a definitive ceasefire. He also urged the international community to act diligently to prevent the perpetuation of occupation and violence, emphasizing that the two-state solution must not be lost.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, echoed these concerns, stressing the need to prevent the collapse of assistance in Gaza and to demand justice for those responsible for human rights violations. Türk expressed his concern over an Israeli plan that could force Palestinians to move to a new “humanitarian zone,” which would endanger those who cannot relocate.
The situation in Gaza is further complicated by shortages of food and fuel, forcing the population to face an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Türk warned that using starvation as a war strategy could constitute a war crime, and expressed concern about violence against essential facilities, which hinders humanitarian aid and access to water.
via: MiMub in Spanish