New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and for large-scale, unimpeded humanitarian aid to reach the territory. In a statement, he said ongoing hostilities have caused immense suffering for Palestinians, with civilians living under harsh conditions that must end without delay.

Guterres noted that the ceasefire that began in October 2025 eased some of the suffering but has yet to deliver security, sufficient humanitarian assistance, or a credible path toward recovery and peace. Citing UN agency data, he said Israeli attacks have killed more than 74,000 people - including 20,000 children - and injured over 100,000 others, while Gaza's entire population of roughly 2.1 million has been displaced and vast areas of the territory destroyed.

He called on all parties to fully implement their obligations and advance to the next phase of the ceasefire in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, saying the time has come to make the truce permanent, allow aid at scale, and uphold international law.

Guterres said building a political path toward lasting peace across the region remains essential, reaffirming the UN's continued commitment to that goal.

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