UN Chief Invokes Article 99 of UN Charter Over Israel’s War on Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that the situation in Gaza is deteriorating into a catastrophe and urging the Security Council to act. This is the first time Guterres has used this power since taking office in 2017. Israeli forces advanced into Khan Younis, and the death toll since October 7 has exceeded 16,248 Palestinians. Hamas declared no negotiations until the offensive stops, while Israeli leaders vowed to continue. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed concerns to Israeli PM Netanyahu. The Palestinian Authority called for international intervention.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that the situation in Gaza is deteriorating into a catastrophe and urging the Security Council to act. This is the first time Guterres has used this power since taking office in 2017. Israeli forces advanced into Khan Younis, and the death toll since October 7 has exceeded 16,248 Palestinians. Hamas declared no negotiations until the offensive stops, while Israeli leaders vowed to continue. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed concerns to Israeli PM Netanyahu. The Palestinian Authority called for international intervention.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, warning that the situation in Gaza is deteriorating into a catastrophe and urging the Security Council to act. This is the first time Guterres has used this power since taking office in 2017. Israeli forces advanced into Khan Younis, and the death toll since October 7 has exceeded 16,248 Palestinians. Hamas declared no negotiations until the offensive stops, while Israeli leaders vowed to continue. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed concerns to Israeli PM Netanyahu. The Palestinian Authority called for international intervention.
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