Guterres’ reaction to Israel: I condemn!

UN Secretary General Guterres answered questions from journalists at the UN building in New York. Responding to the question “Are your condemnations in your statements directed at Israel?”, Guterres replied: “The condemnation covers all the use of extreme violence, and in this case it was Israel that used extreme violence.” he said.

Guterres said Israeli air and ground attacks on a crowded refugee camp constituted the worst violence in the West Bank in recent years, adding that the impact on civilians was enormous.

“ISRAEL SHOULD USE PROPORTIONAL POWER”

Noting that hospitals, schools, and water and electricity infrastructures were damaged, Guterres stressed that people in need were unable to get medical help.

“I once again call on Israel to fulfill its responsibilities under international law and to restrain itself. Israel must use proportionate force and protect human life.” he said.

“VIOLENCE LEADS TO MORE SPILLS”

Noting that airstrikes should not be carried out in security operations, Guterres said: “Although I understand Israel’s security problems, I would like to state that escalating tensions is not the solution. Violence leads to radicalization and further bloodshed.” he used the phrases.

Guterres said that reassuring the Palestinian people as part of the political process will also contribute to Israel’s security.

“I condemn all acts of violence and terrorism against civilians,” Secretary General Guterres said. saying.

HUNDREDS OF HOMES AND WORKPLACES DAMAGED

In a written statement issued by the Palestinian Council of Ministers, it was stated that the government prepared a damage assessment report as part of the reconstruction work of the Jenin refugee camp, which was exposed to Israeli attacks.

The statement indicated that the report was examined by the committee convened under the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammed ştiyya, and it was stated that as a result of the attacks, 4 buildings in Jenin were completely destroyed and 25 buildings were moderately and heavily damaged.

Emphasizing that 250 houses as well as 150 public and private facilities were partially damaged in Jenin, which was attacked by Israel, it was also noted that a mosque in Jenin was also damaged.

In the statement, it was stated that an area for the cemetery should be allocated in the region, as well as emergency aid for the families who were displaced from their homes, and it was emphasized that the urgent needs of the Jenin State Hospital should also be met. . met.

Prime Minister İştiye, whose words were included in the statement, said: “We will mobilize our resources with all our partners to compensate our people in the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp.” saying.

Istiyya noted that the people of the region resisted Israel’s barbaric attacks that resulted in the destruction of infrastructure, homes and facilities, as well as the killing, arrest and forcing of innocent people to migrate.

Prime Minister İştiye noted that they formed a technical team to meet the urgent needs of the residents of the region damaged by the attacks and follow the reconstruction process.

İştiye stated that the technical team in question will work in coordination with the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and international partners. (AA)