Gaza Genocide06 October, 20262 min read
António Guterres Calls For Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza Between Israel And Hamas
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Guterres urges a permanent ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Calls for broad humanitarian access and aid delivery to civilians in Gaza.
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Guterres urges permanent ceasefire
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas and urged that the second phase of the plan to end the conflict proceed one day before the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack. Guterres said, "The time has come for the ceasefire to become permanent," and he added that the ceasefire should allow humanitarian aid to flow on a wide scale. Guterres also urged parties to respect international law and to build a political path toward lasting peace across the region.
“‘The time has come for a permanent ceasefire.”
Guterres said the war waged by Israel on the Gaza Strip has left more than 74,000 dead and damage affecting 90% of buildings and infrastructure. Guterres said the pain of October 7, 2023 continues for families who lost loved ones, for survivors, and for all whose lives were changed forever.
Israel, Hamas positions clash
Guterres said Israel still controls most of the Gaza Strip and refuses to withdraw its forces until Hamas disarmament is verified.
Guterres said Hamas calls for a gradual demilitarization rather than immediate unilateral surrender of its arsenal.
Guterres acknowledged that a ceasefire reached last year brought some relief but has not yet secured enough security, humanitarian assistance, or a reliable path toward recovery and peace.
Guterres said the United Nations remains firmly committed to these imperatives and urged all parties to fully meet their commitments and move forward to the next phase of the ceasefire, based on the comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.
Guterres said the region’s political future remains unknown since U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in October 2025.
Humanitarian access and law
Guterres urged broad humanitarian access and said, "It is time to allow humanitarian assistance at scale," as he called for a political path to lasting peace across the whole region. Guterres stressed the necessity of allowing humanitarian aid to enter urgently and widely to relieve the suffering of residents facing unbearable conditions. Guterres said the time has come to respect international law and put an end to military operations that have caused widespread destruction and heavy loss of life.
Guterres pointed to reports published by the Gaza Health Ministry and relied upon by the United Nations, describing devastating casualty figures resulting from ongoing hostilities. Guterres said continuing the current situation will worsen the suffering of civilians who are awaiting decisive action to end the conflict once and for all.