06 October 2024
Press Statement
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the brutal attacks by Hamas against Israel on 7 October 2023, the Middle East region has been witnessing death, destruction and displacement for too long.
Let me again reiterate that the human suffering must end and it must end now. We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and a return to dialogue with a view to finding diplomatic solutions to the conflicts in the region.
No sustainable peace will be achieved militarily. Only a two-state solution, based on the UN Charter, international law, and relevant UN resolutions, can guarantee lasting peace and security for both the people of Israel and Palestine and indeed for the rest of the region.
I call for all parties – Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah – to abide by their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law. I also urgently call for the protection of civilians and the unimpeded access to the much-needed humanitarian assistance.
Document Sources: General Assembly
Subject: Armed conflict, Ceasefire, Gaza Strip, Hostages, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Protection of civilians, Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 06/10/2024
URL source: https://www.un.org/pga/79/2024/10/07/statement-of-the-pga-to-mark-one-year-since-the-attacks-on-7-october-2023/