UN chief urges Gaza ceasefire, hostage release amid escalating conflict
Business Recorder — May 12, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC
Summary: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate halt to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, urging the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid. Israeli strikes continued despite international outcry. Guterres warned of a humanitarian disaster if Israel launched a full-scale ground operation. The conflict has claimed over 34,971 lives in Gaza, mostly women and children. The plea was made at a donors' conference in Kuwait.
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