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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and continued efforts toward a two-state solution, which is the only viable solution to peace in the Middle East.In his address at the start of the High-Level General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly's 80th session, he stressed that the horrors in Gaza are approaching their third year, and the scale of death and destruction exceeds any other conflict. He noted that famine has been declared in Gaza despite the International Court of Justice's declaration of measures, and that these measures must be implemented immediately.He also stressed that nothing justifies the collective punishment of the Palestinian people and the systematic destruction of their livelihood.The UN Secretary-General said that the scale of death and destruction in Gaza exceeds any other conflict he has witnessed during his tenure as Secretary-General of the United Nations, emphasizing the need to implement the legally binding provisional measures issued by the International Court of Justice in the case: "Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip."He also warned that civilians in Sudan are being killed, starved, and silenced, and that women and girls are facing unspeakable violence, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the conflict.In this context, he urged all parties to end the foreign support that fuels the bloodshed in Sudan and to press for the protection of civilians.On the other hand, Guterres said that the principles of the United Nations are under siege, the pillars of peace and progress are crumbling, and that without effective multilateral institutions, the world will descend into chaos.Referring to the organization's creation after World War II, he said that 80 years ago, world leaders chose cooperation over chaos, law over lawlessness, and peace over conflict, and that this choice resulted in the birth of the United Nations.He added that the United Nations is not just a meeting place, but a moral compass, a force for peace and its preservation, a protector of international law, a catalyst for sustainable development, a lifeline for people in crises, and a beacon for human rights.The UN Secretary-General also addressed the current challenges, questioning the nature of the world we will choose, and indicating that the world is becoming increasingly multipolar. This may be a positive thing, reflecting a more diverse international arena, but multipolarity without effective multilateral institutions leads to chaos.The UN Secretary-General urged UN Member States to make five choices: peace rooted in international law, human dignity and human rights, climate justice, technology at the service of humanity, and strengthening the United Nations for the 21st century.The UN Secretary-General stressed that peace is our first commitment, adding that impunity is the mother of chaos.

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit discussed with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip caused by Israel's ongoing war against civilians, and its negative repercussions on diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire and ending the conflict.According to a statement issued by the Arab League, both sides underlined the importance of the upcoming conference on implementing the two-state solution, scheduled to be held in New York on Monday.They also emphasized the need to advance the principles of the New York Declaration, issued last July, as a serious and practical framework for ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders. In this context, Aboul Gheit welcomed the growing number of international recognitions of the State of Palestine, stressing that they provide increasing momentum toward a peaceful settlement based on the two-state solution.The talks further reviewed developments in Sudan and Syria, in addition to a range of regional and international issues of common concern.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, in a phone call today with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, discussed developments in the Middle East, most notably the latest updates related to the Palestinian cause and the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. The two sides also exchanged views during the call on ways to intensify efforts to ensure universal adherence to international law and UN resolutions, with the goal of achieving security, peace, and the advancement of justice.

The State of Qatar delivered on Wednesday a message to the Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and to Sangjin Kim, the Charge d'Affaires at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations and President of the Security Council regarding the cowardly Israeli attack that targeted residential buildings housing several members of the Hamas Political Bureau in the capital, Doha.The message was delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani.The State of Qatar requested that the message be circulated to the members of the Security Council and issued as an official document of the Council. It was issued under number S/2025/563.In the message, the State of Qatar expressed its strongest condemnation of this criminal assault, describing it as a blatant violation of all international laws and norms, and a serious threat to the security and safety of Qataris and residents on its soil.The State also pointed out that security, civil defense, and relevant authorities immediately responded to the incident and took the necessary measures to contain its consequences and ensure the safety of the residents and surrounding areas.While strongly condemning this attack, Qatar stressed that it will not tolerate this reckless Israeli behavior and ongoing disruption to regional security, nor any act targeting its security and sovereignty. Investigations are underway at the highest level, and further details will be announced as soon as they become available.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned on Tuesday the Israeli attack on Qatar, stressing that it is a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and territorial integrity.In a statement, Guterres said that Qatar has been playing a very positive role to achieve a ceasefire and release of all hostages held by the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), calling on all parties to work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, not destroying it.