UN chief Guterres hails Gaza resolution

United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres said the passing of the US-backed resolution on Gaza was an important step in the consolidation of the ceasefire.

"It is essential now to translate the diplomatic momentum into concrete and urgently needed steps on the ground," Guterres said, adding that the UN is committed to scaling up humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

The UN chief also said it was important to continue advancing to the second phase of the US plan, leading to a political process to achieve a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.