UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reaffirmed world body’s commitment to two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, noting that this year International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People was being observed “at a time of diminished hope for peace”

“I urge all parties to take immediate steps to reduce tensions and break this deadly cycle,” UN Chief said in a message for day which will be observed. “Long-standing drivers of conflict including ongoing occupation, settlement expansion, home demolitions and evictions heighten anger, despair and hopelessness,” Guterres said.

Meanwhile, Secretary General pointed out that Gaza continues to endure debilitating closures and humanitarian crises, reiterating his call on parties to engage to end closures of Strip and improve living conditions of all Palestinians. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA), he said, remains vital lifeline for Palestine refugees and called for continued funding for agency, which cares for Palestinian refugees.

He added, “United Nations’ position is clear, peace must advance occupation must end

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 29 2022

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