Antonio Guterres

UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

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UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned Israel’s extensive airstrikes on Syria aimed at destroying strategic weapons and military infrastructure and its troops’ entry into a demilitarised zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, … Read more

UN chief says future of Syria up to Syrians, says UN will help

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UN chief says future of Syria up to Syrians, says UN will help

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that the future of Syria is a matter for the Syrians to determine and that his special envoy, Geir Pedersen, “will be working with them towards that end.” “There is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to renewed institutions. I reiterate … Read more

Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s visit over meeting with Putin – POLITICO

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Zelenskyy rejects UN chief’s visit over meeting with Putin – POLITICO

Zelenskyy criticized Guterres in an evening speech on Thursday that marked United Nations Day, in which he said it is “crucial” the world remembers the goals and principles of the U.N. Charter. “Even if some officials prefer the allure of Kazan over the substance of the U.N. Charter, our world is structured so that the … Read more

IDF troops fire on UNIFIL position in Lebanon, wounding two – UN source

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IDF troops fire on UNIFIL position in Lebanon, wounding two – UN source

Israeli forces fired at an observation post belonging to the UNIFIL peacekeeping force at its main base at Naqoura in southern Lebanon on Friday, wounding two people, a UN source said. An escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is a serious threat to global security, and everything must be done to avoid all-out … Read more

UN chief appeals for peace on first anniversary of Gaza conflict

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UN chief appeals for peace on first anniversary of Gaza conflict

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for peace in the Middle East in his message to mark the first anniversary of the Gaza conflict, which started on October 7, 2023. “Today marks one year since the horrific events of October 7 when Hamas launched a large-scale terror attack in Israel killing over 1,250 … Read more

A tale of three statements: Oct. 7 words detached from reality

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A tale of three statements: Oct. 7 words detached from reality

A throwaway line in an innocuous statement issued by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to mark a year since the October 7 massacre, shows his detachment from reality – a detachment that appeared in some other statements issued yesterday from leaders around the world. Guterres, whose name in Israel will always be ignominiously associated with … Read more

UN chief commends peacekeeping troops

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UN chief commends peacekeeping troops

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed “deep appreciation” for India and other countries contributing troops to the peacekeeping operation in Lebanon where they face dangers from a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers “remain in position, and the UN flag continues to fly despite Israel’s request … Read more

Israel bans entry of UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres

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UN chief commends peacekeeping troops

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres In a major development, Israel, on Wednesday, October 2, banned the entry of the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz announced the decision stating the United Nations failed to condemn Iran’s recent missile attack on the country. On X platform, Katz wrote, “Today, I have … Read more

No more pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut – POLITICO

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No more pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut – POLITICO

While Israel has not commented directly on the blasts, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said its war in the region is entering a “new phase,” hours after announcing Israeli troops would be moved to the north of the country. Israel has been battling Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October last year, killing at least … Read more

UN chief alarmed by communication devices explosions in Lebanon, Syria

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UN chief alarmed by communication devices explosions in Lebanon, Syria

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon and in Syria on Tuesday and Wednesday, his spokesman has said. “The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon, as well as in Syria, on … Read more