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United Nations secretary-general urges immediate ceasefire and revival of two-state solution
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Buteles called for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of all hostages, full humanitarian access and renewed international action to realize a two‑state solution based on pre‑1967 lines, warning that occupation and annexation undermine peace and international law.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Buteles, addressing an international conference convened by France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and speaking to the General Assembly, urged immediate action to stop the violence in Gaza and to revive efforts to implement a two‑state solution.
"For decades, Middle East diplomacy has been far more process than peace," Buteles said, arguing that words and declarations have not matched conditions on the ground and asking, "what is the alternative?" He said the only realistic, just and sustainable solution is "2 states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security" on the basis of the pre‑1967 lines with Jerusalem as the capital of both.
Buteles said the current trajectory is untenable. He…
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