UN chief calls Israeli plan to take control of Gaza City a ‘dangerous escalation’
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City as a dangerous escalation that will cause forced displacement of Palestinians and worsen the humanitarian crisis.
Key Points
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City as a dangerous escalation.
- The plan is expected to cause forced displacement, killings, and destruction in Gaza, worsening the humanitarian situation.
- Gaza's health ministry reports over 61,000 Palestinian deaths due to Israeli military assault.
- Israel's offensive follows a deadly October 2023 Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people and took hostages.
