António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the Middle East - Press Conference

The weekend marked 100 days since the 7 October Hamas attacks and the start of the conflict in Gaza. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will speak to reporters about the conflict.

• Categories: Media / Press Conferences
• Video Length: 00:08:42
• Production Date: 15 January 2024
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: GUTERRES, ANTONIO
• Subject Topical: CEASEFIRES; CIVILIAN PROTECTION; CONFLICT SITUATION; HUMANITARIAN CRISIS; INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY; MIDDLE EAST SITUATION
• Geographic Subject: GAZA; ISRAEL; LEBANON; PALESTINE; RED SEA
• MAMS Id: 3165161
• Parent Id: 3164645

Description

"Good afternoon.
More than 100 days have passed since the horrific 7 October attacks by Hamas that claimed the lives of more than one thousand Israelis and others, and resulted in the brutal seizing of hostages.
Every day I think of the anguish of the families I met.
I once again demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. In the interim, they must be treated humanely and allowed to receive visits and assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross.
The accounts of sexual violence committed by Hamas and others on October 7th must be rigorously investigated and prosecuted.
Nothing can justify the deliberate killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians – or the launching of rockets towards civilian targets.

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Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General