Guterres during the Arab summit: "Nothing justifies the collective suffering endured by the Palestinian people."

António Guterres warned that Hamas violations in Gaza cannot be used as an excuse to collectively punish Palestinian civilians. This came during his speech at the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, where leaders and representatives from various international organizations gathered. Guterres emphasized that the suffering of the Palestinian people in Gaza cannot be justified, condemning the violations by Hamas and stressing the need to respect human and legal rights. He expressed deep concern over the continued forced displacement in Gaza and called for an urgent international effort to end violence and reach a just solution for the Palestinian cause. Guterres also called for an end to violence in Yemen and Sudan, urging negotiations to resolve conflicts and ensure stability. The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed support for Iraq's security and humanitarian aid efforts, as well as ongoing engagement to end conflicts in Libya and achieve stability. He highlighted the UN's commitment to assisting Somalia in enhancing security and stability in the country.