The United Nations chief renews his plea for the “immediate” and “unconditional” release of hostages held in Gaza in a statement released to mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
“The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of us all,” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says.
Guterres says he had heard first-hand the “unbearable pain” of survivors and the families of captives held in Gaza and condemns the “deplorable conditions,” urging Israel and Hamas to seize the opportunity to end hostilities as talks continue negotiating US President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
“After two years of trauma, we must choose hope. Now,” he says.
“Let us honor the memory of all the victims by working for the only path forward: a just and lasting peace, in which Israelis, Palestinians, and all the peoples of the region live side by side in security, dignity and mutual respect.”
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