CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: ‘Let’s be Clear: The People of the Region and the People of the World Cannot Afford Lebanon to Become Another Gaza’: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations [#AntonioGuterres #Guterres]
CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: ‘Let’s be Clear: The People of the Region and the People of the World Cannot Afford Lebanon to Become Another Gaza’: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations [#AntonioGuterres #Guterres]
https://x.com/antonioguterres/status/1804207432400359439
Source: António Guterres X Account, @antonioguterres
Further escalation between Israel & Hezbollah will only guarantee more suffering & devastation to communities in Lebanon & Israel.
And more potentially catastrophic consequences for the region & the world.
It is time for reason & rationality.
The situation along the Blue Line, which separates Israeli and Lebanese armed forces, has deteriorated since Israel launched its offensive in the Gaza Strip following the brutal 7 October attack by Hamas and other Palestinian armed organizations on communities in the country’s south.
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah allegedly issued a severe warning to Israel, amid allegations that the Israeli military has approved plans for an invasion in southern Lebanon.
Speaking to the press at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need of preventing the Middle East conflict from escalating.
“Let’s be clear: The people of the region and the people of the world cannot afford Lebanon to become another Gaza.”
“One rash move – one miscalculation – could trigger a catastrophe that goes far beyond the border, and frankly, beyond imagination.”
– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
The UN Secretary-General also stated that many people on both sides of the Blue Line have already died and been forced to flee their homes and livelihoods.
He urged both sides to “urgently recommit” to fully implementing Security Council Resolution 1701 and swiftly returning to a cease-fire.
The resolution, adopted in 2006, called for a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah, the departure of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, and the establishment of a demilitarized zone.
“The world must say loudly and clearly: immediate de-escalation is not only possible – it is essential, there is no military solution.”
– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
He emphasized the importance of protecting civilians, ensuring that children, journalists, and medical personnel are not targeted, and allowing displaced people to return home.
The Secretary-General also stated that the UN is “actively engaging” to promote peace, security, and stability in accordance with Resolution 1701.
“UN peacekeepers, UNIFIL, are on the ground working to de-escalate tensions and help prevent miscalculation, in an extremely challenging environment.”
– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
He added that the Organization firmly supports diplomatic efforts to cease the violence, restore stability, and prevent further human suffering in the region.
“And we do so as we continue to press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages and a real pathway to a two-State solution.”
– António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
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