ASIATODAY.ID, NEW YORK — The Secretary-General welcomes the continued implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, based on the proposal initiated by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, which includes the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees.
Statement by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, October 13, 2025, he commends the Governments of Qatar, Egypt, the United States, and Türkiye for their tireless mediation efforts and recognizes the crucial role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in ensuring that all releases occur safely and humanely.
With the ceasefire holding, the people of Gaza and Israel are beginning to see a fragile hope for peace after months of devastating conflict. The United Nations and its humanitarian partners are rapidly expanding operations across Gaza, reaching communities long cut off from aid and delivering life-saving assistance.
“These efforts represent an essential first step in restoring stability and human dignity,” the Secretary-General emphasized, while warning that the needs remain immense and that sustained humanitarian access and funding are vital to prevent further suffering.
The Secretary-General urges all parties to consolidate the ceasefire and turn it into a lasting peace. He calls on regional and international actors to seize this crucial moment to revive a credible political process aimed at achieving a two-state solution — with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, within recognized borders based on pre-1967 lines, and Jerusalem serving as the capital of both states, in accordance with international law and UN resolutions.
This renewed appeal underscores the UN’s long-standing commitment to peace, justice, and human rights in the Middle East, and its determination to support the people of both nations in building a future free from violence and despair. (AT Network)
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