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UN chief Guterres: creeping annexation of West Bank, wholesale destruction of Gaza must stop

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Posted on July 28, 2025

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· Last updated: January 22, 2026

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UN chief Guterres: creeping annexation of West Bank, wholesale destruction of Gaza must stop

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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that Israel's creeping annexation of the West Bank is illegal and the wholesale destruction of the Gaza Strip

UN Chief Guterres Calls for End to West Bank Annexation and Gaza Destruction

UN's Stance on Israel's Actions

Creeping Annexation of West Bank

"Let's be clear: The creeping annexation of the occupied West Bank is illegal. It must stop. The wholesale destruction of Gaza is intolerable. It must stop," he told a conference at the U.N. on a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.

Destruction of Gaza Strip

"Unilateral actions that would forever undermine the two-state solution are unacceptable. They must stop," Guterres said.

Impact on Two-State Solution

(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Ryan Patrick Jones)

Key Takeaways

UN's Guterres condemns West Bank annexation as illegal.
Calls for an end to the destruction of Gaza.
Stresses the importance of a two-state solution.
Unilateral actions threaten peace efforts.
Guterres speaks at a UN conference on the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did UN Secretary-General Guterres say about the West Bank?

Guterres stated that the creeping annexation of the occupied West Bank is illegal and must stop.

What is Guterres's stance on the destruction of Gaza?

He described the wholesale destruction of Gaza as intolerable and emphasized that it must cease.

What actions did Guterres find unacceptable?

Guterres condemned unilateral actions that would undermine the two-state solution, stating they are unacceptable and must stop.

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UN chief Guterres: creeping annexation of West Bank, wholesale destruction of Gaza must stop

UN Chief Guterres Calls for End to West Bank Annexation and Gaza Destruction

UN's Stance on Israel's Actions

Creeping Annexation of West Bank

Destruction of Gaza Strip

Impact on Two-State Solution

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

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