Following is Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 message on the launch of The Berlin Initiative today:<\/p>\n
I commend the launch of The Berlin Initiative and its commitment to a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n
Since the horrific terror attacks by Hamas on 7\u00a0October, the ensuing Israeli military operations have unleashed an unprecedented level of death and destruction in Gaza.\u00a0Meanwhile, the deteriorating situation in the West Bank is fueling further instability and suffering.<\/p>\n
The ceasefire in Gaza must hold and be implemented in full.\u00a0 All hostages must be released immediately, unconditionally, and in a dignified manner.\u00a0And humanitarian aid must be maintained, funded, protected, and reach people in dire need without restrictions.<\/p>\n
But beyond ending this terrible war, we must lay the foundations for lasting peace \u2014 one that ensures security for Israel, dignity and self-determination for the Palestinian people, and stability for the entire region.<\/p>\n
That requires a clear political framework for Gaza\u2019s recovery and reconstruction.\u00a0 It requires immediate and irreversible steps towards a two-State solution \u2014 with Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, unified under a legitimate Palestinian authority, accepted and supported by the Palestinian people.\u00a0 And it requires putting an end to occupation, settlement expansion and threats of annexation.<\/p>\n
Efforts like The Berlin Initiative help forge a diplomatic path.\u00a0 I urge everyone to seize this moment to build a future where Israel and Palestine live side by side, in peace and security, in line with international law and Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ resolutions.\u00a0 It is the only way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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