NEW YORK, 1st October, 2024 (WAM) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced extreme concern with the escalation of the conflict in Lebanon and appealed for an immediate ceasefire.
“An all-out war must be avoided in Lebanon at all costs, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon must be respected,” said Guterres in a statement today.
The Secretary-General appealed to the international community to urgently support the $426 million humanitarian appeal launched today in Beirut.
“The Secretary-General will continue his contacts, and his representatives on the ground will also continue their efforts to de-escalate the situation,” the statement added.
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