In New York on July 22, UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned Israeli airstrikes that hit United Nations facilities in Gaza. Speaking at a high-level debate at the UN Security Council, he branded the attacks “appalling,” voicing outrage over the damage to critical aid infrastructure.
The strikes struck multiple UN sites, notably a warehouse used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to store health and medical supplies. These facilities play a vital role in delivering life-saving relief to civilians caught in ongoing conflict.
Guterres warned that targeting humanitarian channels risks deepening one of the world’s most urgent crises, undermining efforts to get food, medicine and clean water to those in dire need. He urged member states to step up protection for relief workers and aid facilities, stressing that global solidarity depends on safeguarding these lifelines.
As the debate unfolds at the Security Council, the international community is watching to see if coordinated steps are taken to prevent further damage and ensure aid can flow to the people of Gaza.
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