António Guterres Instagram – The death, destruction, displacement, hunger, loss, and grief in Gaza over the past 120 days are a scar on our shared humanity and conscience.
There is no justification for the intentional killing, injuring, torture or kidnapping of civilians, using sexual violence against them, or launching rockets towards civilian targets.
But at the same time, nothing can justify the collective punishment of the people in Gaza.
I am extremely concerned by the inhumane conditions faced by 2.2 million people, as they struggle to survive without any of the basics. I call for a rapid, safe, unhindered, expanded and sustained humanitarian access throughout Gaza.
I also want to add that the @unitednations immediately acted following the very serious allegations against several UNRWA staff members. I was personally horrified by these accusations.
I met with donors to listen to their concerns and to outline the steps we are taking to address them.
UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza. I appeal to all Member Countries to guarantee the continuity of UNRWA’s life-saving work. | Posted on 01/Feb/2024 02:33:36
