UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said “In this dramatic moment, as we are on the verge of the abyss in the Middle East, it is my duty as Secretary-General of the United Nations to make two strong humanitarian appeals.”In a statement on the situation in the Middle East, Guterres said “the hostages must be immediately released without conditions, and Israel must grant rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian supplies and workers for the sake of the civilians in Gaza.””Gaza is running out of water, electricity and other essential supplies,” Guterres stated.Guterres pointed out that “the United Nations has stocks available of food, water, non-food items, medical supplies and fuel, located in Egypt, Jordan, the West Bank and Israel,” adding that these goods can be dispatched within hours.”To ensure delivery, our selfless staff on the ground, along with NGO partners, need to be able to bring these supplies into and throughout Gaza safely, and without impediment to deliver to those in need,” Guterres con
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Source: Jordan News Agency