UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed calls for decisive action toward a two-state solution during Saturday's International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed annually on November 29. The 2025 commemoration follows two years of conflict in Gaza and the recent implementation of a fragile ceasefire.
"The killing of so many civilians, the repeated displacement of an entire population and the obstruction of humanitarian aid should never be acceptable under any circumstances," Guterres stated, emphasizing the urgent need for compliance with international law.
While acknowledging the ceasefire as a "glimmer of hope," Guterres stressed the necessity for sustained humanitarian access to Gaza and robust support for UNRWA, the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees. He outlined key requirements for lasting peace, including an end to occupation and establishment of secure borders based on pre-1967 lines with Jerusalem as a shared capital.
The Secretary-General's address coincided with the 78th anniversary of the UN General Assembly's 1947 Palestine partition resolution. Current efforts focus on stabilizing the ceasefire while addressing systemic challenges in the West Bank and Gaza, where survivors continue grappling with trauma, displacement, and resource shortages.
