UN Secretary-General Guterres makes statement on ceasefire proposal

UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric issued a written statement on the matter.

Dujarric noted that Guterres has been calling for a ceasefire, full and unhindered humanitarian access, and the unconditional release of hostages for months, and stated that the Secretary-General remarked regarding the ceasefire proposal, "I hope this leads to an agreement for lasting peace."

"THE PAIN AND DESTRUCTION MUST STOP NOW"

In a post on his X social media account, Guterres said, "We have witnessed too much destruction and pain in Gaza. It must stop now."

Noting that he welcomes President Biden's initiative, Guterres called on all parties to seize this opportunity.

Guterres pointed out that the initiative in question would lead to a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and guaranteed unhindered humanitarian aid, ultimately resulting in lasting peace in the Middle East.

BIDEN HAD ANNOUNCED THE NEW PROPOSAL

US President Biden had announced at a press conference at the White House that Israel had put forward a new proposal regarding a ceasefire and hostages in Gaza.

Biden reported that Israel had presented a new three-phase ceasefire proposal, and that the first phase envisions a 6-week ceasefire during which Israel would withdraw from residential areas in Gaza and some of the hostages held by the parties would be released.

Stating that in the first phase, "Israeli forces will fully withdraw from residential areas in Gaza," Biden expressed that the process also envisions the release of hostages, primarily the elderly and women, and an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

News Source: AA

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