Security Council Media Stakeout: António Guterres, UN Secretary-General ahead of the six-month mark since 7 October

Media Stakeout by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General ahead of the six-month mark since 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. Hamas killed 1200 Israelis and the took 250 Israeli hostages.

• Categories: Media / Media Stakeouts
• Video Length: 00:11:19
• Production Date: 5 April 2024
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: ANTONIO GUTERRES
• Subject Topical: PALESTINE QUESTION; MIDDLE EAST SITUATION; WAR; CEASEFIRES; NEGOTIATION; PEACEMAKING; TERRORISM; TWO-STATE SOLUTION; HOSTAGES
• Geographic Subject: GAZA; ISRAEL; MIDDLE EAST; PALESTINE
• MAMS Id: 3193805
• Parent Id: 3193930

Description

Remarks by the Secretary General:

"This Sunday marks six months since Hamas launched its abhorrent terror attacks in Israel. The 7th of October is a day of pain for Israel and the world. The United Nations, and I personally, mourn with Israelis for the 1,200 people, including many women and children, who were killed in cold blood. Nothing can justify the horror unleashed by Hamas on October 7th. I once again utterly condemn the use of sexual violence, torture, injuring and kidnapping of civilians, the firing of rockets towards civilian targets, and the use of human shields. And I call for the unconditional release of all the hostages still held by Hamas and other armed groups. Until then, they must be treated humanely with visits and assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross. I have met with many of the family members of those being held captive and even former hostages themselves. I carry their anguish, uncertainty and deep pain with me every day."

 

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