UN chief calls on Israel and Hamas to resume ceasefire negotiations
UN chief Antonio Guterres called on Hamas on Tuesday to proceed with the planned release of Israeli captives after Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire deal and postponed further captive-prisoner exchanges.
"We must avoid at all costs resumption of hostilities in Gaza that would lead to immense tragedy," Guterres said on X, appealing to Hamas to proceed with the planned liberation of captives.
"Both sides must fully abide by their commitments in the ceasefire agreement and resume serious negotiations."
We must avoid at all costs resumption of hostilities in Gaza that would lead to immense tragedy.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) February 11, 2025
I appeal to Hamas to proceed with the planned liberation of hostages.
Both sides must fully abide by their commitments in the ceasefire agreement & resume serious negotiations.