UN Chief Calls for Cease-Fire in Gaza Amid Unprecedented Destruction

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a cease-fire in Gaza and emphasized the unprecedented level of death and destruction he has witnessed. Despite the UN's readiness to monitor any cease-fire, Israel may not accept a UN role. Guterres advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an urgent plea for a cease-fire in Gaza, highlighting the unparalleled suffering and destruction he has observed during his tenure.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Guterres stated that while the UN is willing to monitor any potential cease-fire, Israel is not likely to accept a significant UN role in Gaza's future.

Guterres reiterated the UN's commitment to supporting a cease-fire and emphasized that a two-state solution remains the only viable resolution to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)