After the confirmation, Wednesday January 15, 2025, of the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held in the enclave, diplomatic reactions were quick to flow. .
For the Secretary General of United Nationsa “ crucial first step » was crossed. “ It is imperative that this ceasefire removes significant security and political obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid through the Gaza Strip, so that we can support a major increase in emergency humanitarian aid. “, declared Antonio Guterres in front of the press. The priority? “ Alleviate the immense suffering caused by the conflict » in the enclave.
« We must mobilize all efforts to advance broader objectives, including the preservation of the unity, contiguity and integrity of the Occupied Palestinian Territory », he adds, calling for a political process to “ end the occupation » et « achieve a negotiated two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security ».
International organizations unanimously welcome the agreement
Volker Türk specifies that “ food, water, medicine and shelter are top priorities “, that he ” there’s no time to waste » and that it will be necessary to “ demand accountability and bring to justice those responsible for rights violations committed in this conflict ».
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