Middle East on 'verge of the abyss', UN warns as Israel-Hamas conflict deepens Gaza crisis

By UN News

Oct 15, 2023 9:50 am

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday appealed to Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to Israel to grant 'unimpeded access for humanitarian aid' into the Gaza Strip.

The UN chief's appeal comes as clean water and other vital supplies are dwindling inside Gaza in the wake of Israel's blockade.

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday appealed to Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to Israel to grant 'unimpeded access for humanitarian aid' into the Gaza Strip.

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