U.N. chief Guterres tells Israel "no more lies" amid famine in Gaza City
發佈日期: 2025-08-29 21:08
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has used some of his strongest language yet on the situation in Gaza, calling out Israel over its "lies."
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears to be running out of patience when it comes to Israel.
Addressing the media in New York, he did not mince his words.
"Israel's initial steps to militarily take over Gaza City signals a new and dangerous phase," said Guterres. "Expanded military operations in Gaza City will have devastating consequences. Hundreds of thousands of civilians, already exhausted and traumatised, would be forced to flee yet again, plunging families into even deeper peril. This must stop.
"Starvation of the civilian population must never be used as a method of warfare. Civilians must be protected. Humanitarian access must be unimpeded. No more excuses, no more obstacles, no more lies. Thank you."
The world's leading food security authority, the IPC, last week declared famine in Gaza City, with starvation-related deaths expected to spread in the enclave because of an Israeli blockade.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the declaration an "outright lie" and called for it to be retracted.
Netanyahu spoke with Cindy McCain, the World Food Program's executive director, who said the lack of food in Gaza is "very evident."
"Well, I did have the opportunities to spend most of a day in Gaza," said McCain. "And I saw a lot of things. I saw clearly women and children who are malnourished. I was at a clinic for pregnant women and lactating women as well as children. And it's very evident that there's not enough food."
Meanwhile, families in Gaza City are preparing to move to the southern areas ahead of Israel's planned invasion. Hundreds of Palestinians have slowly fled their homes and shelters as Israeli forces intensified its attacks in the area.
Netanhayu earlier announced a major offensive to take the city, a plan that has been criticised by many countries and agencies.
