{"id":33854,"date":"2023-12-10T16:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/un-chief-says-he-will-not-give-up-appeals-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-10T16:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:48:57","slug":"un-chief-says-he-will-not-give-up-appeals-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/un-chief-says-he-will-not-give-up-appeals-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"UN chief says he will not give up appeals for ceasefire in Gaza | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday he will not give up appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, adding that the war undermined the credibility and authority of the Security Council.<\/p>\n

Gueterres was speaking at the Doha Forum conference as Washington vetoed on Friday a proposed UN Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas.<\/p>\n

“I urged the Security Council to press to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and I reiterated my appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared,” Guterres said.<\/p>\n

“Regrettably, the Security Council failed to do it, but that does not make it less necessary,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I will not give up,” Guterres added.<\/p>\n

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the gathering that Doha will continue to pressure Israel and Hamas for a truce despite “narrowing” chances.<\/p>\n

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“There is no doubt that a humanitarian ceasefire is needed if we want to put an end to hell on earth right now in Gaza,” UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said.<\/p>\n

The United States and Israel oppose a ceasefire because they believe it would only benefit Hamas. Washington instead supports pauses in fighting to protect civilians and allow the release of hostages taken by Hamas in a deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel.<\/p>\n

Guterres also urged leaders at the COP28 climate conference to agree on deep cuts to emissions and stop global warming exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit).<\/p>\n

He said that despite pledges, emissions are at a record high and fossil fuels are the major cause.<\/p>\n

Oil producing powers clashed on Saturday with the rest of the countries over a possible agreement to phase-out fossil fuels at the climate summit in Dubai, jeopardising attempts to deliver a first-ever commitment to eventually end the use of oil and gas in 30 years of global warming talks.<\/p>\n

“I urge leaders at COP28 in Dubai to agree on deep cuts to emissions, in line with the 1.5-degree limit,” Guterres said adding that fossil fuel companies and their backers should use their enormous resources to lead the renewables revolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n