UN chief Guterres calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire and more humanitarian aid
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and greater humanitarian assistance, as Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with the US-brokered truce largely stalled.
The appeal lands a year after the implementation of the US peace plan, whose initial phase produced a ceasefire and hostage releases — but disarmament of Hamas, full Israeli withdrawal and large-scale reconstruction remain stalled, with Israel holding about two-thirds of Gaza.
Humanitarian conditions remain extremely difficult, and the anniversary has refocused global attention on the war's unresolved endgame.
Guterres's call adds diplomatic weight to pressure for the plan's second phase to move beyond paper promises.
Originally reported by Jagran Josh. Article compiled by the Deccan Age desk.