UN chief calls for permanent and immediate Gaza ceasefire

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Published On: 17 May 2025, 16:06

BAGHDAD, May 17, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - United Nations chief Antonio Guterres called Saturday for a permanent and immediate ceasefire in Gaza after Israel announced early stages of an intensified operation on the besieged Palestinian territory.

"We need a permanent ceasefire, now," Guterres told leaders gathered in Baghdad for an Arab League summit. "I am alarmed by reported plans by Israel to expand ground operations and more."
 

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