Israel's envoy to UN calls on Antonio Guterres to resign while Colombian President Gustavo Petro backs UN head, arguing 'telling the truth is not a reason for resignation.'
Israel's envoy to UN calls on Antonio Guterres to resign while Colombian President Gustavo Petro backs UN head, arguing "telling the truth is not a reason for resignation."Antonio Guterres has called for a humanitarian ceasefire last week, which the US has vetoed. / Photo: AP
"I am deeply concerned about the clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing in Gaza. Let me be clear: No party to an armed conflict is above international humanitarian law," Guterres said, without explicitly naming Israel. Israel shortly afterwards imposed a harsh blockade of the impoverished enclave and it still occupies the West Bank.
After calls for his resignation, Colombian President Gustavo Petro came out in defence of the UN chief, urging Israel to comply with the UN."Israel must comply with United Nations resolutions."
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