The UN Secretary General, António Guterres today called for two “immediate humanitarian actions” to de-escalate the war in the Gaza Strip: that Hamas release the hostages and that Israel allows humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian enclave.

During a joint press conference after the meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh ShukriGuterres claimed these two points to reduce the consequences of the war and guarantee the protection of civilians who have been suffering from bombardments for thirteen days. continued attacks by the Israeli army in retaliation for the Hamas attack on October 7.

“I am in Egypt to provide massive support to the people of Gaza,” said Guterres, who was forceful about the duty to respect humanitarian law because “the protection of civilians is essential,” in the same way he envisioned it remembered. “Any attack on hospitals, schools or facilities is prohibited.”

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He also emphasized that ‘The Palestinian people have legitimate and deep grievances after 56 years of occupation’ While he emphasized that these circumstances “cannot justify a terrorist attack,” they also do not justify “collective punishment of the Palestinian people.”

For example, he stressed that “the only hope” and “lifeline for the people of Gaza” is through Al Arish Airport, in the north of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula and close to the Rafah border crossing, to deliver aid and secure it. distribute. .

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The head of Egyptian diplomacy in turn stated this “Guterres’ participation gives weight to Saturday’s top”in which they will also discuss “how to enforce international human rights principles and provide assistance to the Gaza Strip.”

“We do not want to forget that any damage to humanitarian teams is an offense,” said Shukri, who warned Israeli authorities against “repression against the Palestinian people” and “remained deaf to international calls, which leads to escalation.” ”

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The Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasized this “There is no alternative but to bring interested parties to the discussion table to establish an independent Palestinian state.”

The International Summit on the Gaza Crisis that Egypt will host this Saturday will be attended by the acting President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and by the head of foreign policy of the European Union, Joseph. A drink.

This was reported by both the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Sukri, and the Egyptian state television Al Qahera News, which also confirmed that the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, will attend the meeting. (JO)