UN chief calls Gaza situation worst in seven years

The Associated Press September 9, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the situation in Gaza as the worst he has witnessed in over seven years, with over 40,900 Palestinians killed and 90% of the population displaced amid ongoing violence. The U.N. has offered to monitor any cease-fire, but Israel's acceptance remains uncertain. Guterres emphasized the need for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, citing the urgency of addressing humanitarian crises globally.


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