It's a global SOS: world leaders have taken the stage at the UN General Assembly's 80th session in New York to spotlight the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip 🆘.
Kenya's President William Ruto led the call, urging a permanent ceasefire and the safe return of hostages. He stressed that only a credible political process can pave the way for Israel and Palestine to live side by side in peace 🕊️.
From Guyana, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali condemned the October 7 Hamas attacks but called Israel’s actions in Gaza a war crime, describing the mass slaughter and displacement of civilians as intolerable 😢.
Spain's King Don Felipe VI demanded an end to the massacre and full respect for international humanitarian law in Gaza and the West Bank 🌍.
Leaders from Estonia to Finland echoed the urgency, warning that breaking humanitarian rules crosses all red lines and demanding safe corridors for aid and hostages ✋.
Meanwhile, the ground reality remains grim: Israeli forces struck over 170 targets in just 24 hours, pushing an estimated 700,000 residents to flee Gaza City. Health officials report more than 65,000 Palestinian casualties since October 2023.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, heading to address the UN, vowed to oppose any move toward a Palestinian state and to condemn those who back Hamas 🇮🇱.
As the debate continues, the message is clear—stop the fighting, protect civilians, and reignite a two-state solution before time runs out ⏳.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
