Secretary-General Shocked by Deadly Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza

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

The Secretary-General is shocked by the Israeli air strikes in Gaza, in which a meaningful number of civilians have been killed.

He strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to be re-established and for the remaining hostages to be released unconditionally.