Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza

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14 November 2023

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General is deeply disturbed by the horrible situation and dramatic loss of life in several hospitals in Gaza.

In the name of humanity, the Secretary-General calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.

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