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UN Chief: Gaza Actions May Be War Crimes

12/7/2025

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Guterres Addresses Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israel’s Gaza operations may constitute war crimes and that destroying Gaza has not achieved the goal of eliminating Hamas.
He emphasized the need for humanitarian aid access and praised U.S. efforts to expand it.
The United Nations General Assembly passed resolutions calling Israel to withdraw from the Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights, affirming these areas are occupied, adopted by significant majorities.

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China Aids Gaza

China announced a $100 million aid package to Gaza for humanitarian relief and reconstruction.
The aid will be delivered through the United Nations and neighboring countries.
Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, called for global action against historical injustices faced by Palestinians.
Sun Lei reaffirmed China's support for Palestinian rights.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted five resolutions related to Palestine with broad support.

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Historical Context

In 1975, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379, equating Zionism with racism, amid rising global tensions over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Supported by 72 countries, this resolution reflected widespread discontent with Israeli policies. Today, discussions led by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and China’s Sun Lei continue to address humanitarian crises and advocate for Palestinian rights, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice.

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Guterres Addresses Gaza

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israel’s Gaza operations may constitute war crimes and that destroying Gaza has not achieved the goal of eliminating Hamas.
He emphasized the need for humanitarian aid access and praised U.S. efforts to expand it.
The United Nations General Assembly passed resolutions calling Israel to withdraw from the Palestinian territories and the Golan Heights, affirming these areas are occupied, adopted by significant majorities.

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