KABUL: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has recently called for a halt to new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
In a post on his X on Thursday morning, he also emphasized the need to prevent any new military operations by Israel in the Gaza Strip, which would lead to widespread death and destruction.
He deemed an immediate ceasefire in Gaza essential and stated that Israeli hostages should be released unconditionally.
He wrote that the Israeli authorities’ decision to expand illegal settlements, which would divide the West Bank, must be revoked, asserting that any settlement activity violates international law.
This comes as the Israeli cabinet has recently decided to initiate a full takeover of the Gaza Strip in just over a month.