UN chief condemns ‘unacceptable’ civilian losses in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS (AA): UN chief Antonio Guterres has demanded an immediate end to the “unacceptable” civilian loss of life, including children and women, in the Gaza Strip amid rising tensions in Palestinian territories.
Guterres is following with “deep concern” the latest developments in Gaza, ongoing escalation and risk of further loss of life, UN deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Israel must abide by its obligations under international humanitarian law, including the proportional use of force and taking all feasible precautions to spare civilians and civilian objects in the conduct of military operations,” said Haq. “The Secretary-General also condemns the indiscriminate launching of rockets from Gaza into Israel, which violates international humanitarian law and puts at risk both Palestinian and Israeli civilians.”
Guterres urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to work to immediately stop hostilities.
Israel has killed at least 25 Palestinians in three days of strikes on Gaza which began on Tuesday.
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