Hamas Appeals to UN Secretary General

The Hamas Movement said in a September 24 statement addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres that it expects "immediate action" to end the Gaza war. "We demand immediate action to stop the Israeli aggression and the war in the Gaza Strip and the flagrant violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem," Hamas said, adding, "The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has exceeded the level of a catastrophe due to the barbaric Zionist aggression. [...] We urge you to step up efforts to provide immediate food, medicine, clothing, and shelter supplies to our steadfast people in the Gaza Strip by opening the crossings and directing relief efforts. [...] Do not abandon the Palestinian people; instead, do everything within your power to maintain security and stability in Palestine and the surrounding area. You should also take the necessary steps to protect Palestinian rights in line with the principles and values outlined in the United Nations Charter and earlier UN resolutions, setting an example for future advancements toward international peace."

The Movement also appreciated the role that "the UN has played in helping to put an end to decades of persecution, massacres, and occupation of our Palestinian people, as well as the creation of an independent Palestinian state, the return of refugees, and the role that the UN has played in helping to stop injustice and aggression against them."

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September 26, 2024

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