"It's time to release the hostages, time to silence the guns, time to stop the suffering that has engulfed the region," Guterres said.
"Israel will continue to defend its citizens and uphold its national dignity, with or without António Guterres," he concluded.
“Israeli state terrorism over the past few days in Lebanon, followed by a massive aggression with thousands of victims, cannot go unanswered,” Pezeshkian said.
Netanyahu vows to continue military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite global calls for diplomatic resolution amid escalating conflict.
“Our goals are clear, our actions speak for themselves,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.
The fact that Israel defending itself bothers the UN Secretary-General more than the terrorism that necessitates its actions illustrates the failure of the United Nations.
Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon criticizes UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his condemnation of the IDF.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the lack of accountability for UN staff deaths in Gaza, criticized peacekeeping efforts in Haiti, and showed concern over conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine
Danny Danon said Israel must take the UN seriously, because the Palestinians are tremendously adept at using it to try to turn Israel into a pariah state akin to South Africa’s status amid apartheid.
Of the 19 UNRWA staff members that were under investigation, in one, there was no evidence of involvement in October 7 and in another nine, there was limited evidence, and these cases were closed.
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