UN leader asserts that world should not fear Israel, tells AFP during interview
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has expressed concern over Israel's threats to annex the West Bank, stating that the world should not feel 'intimidated' by Israel's threats of retaliation.
In comments made to AFP on Friday, Guterres emphasised the need for the international community to mobilise and prevent such annexation. However, he did not specify which UN issues he was referring to or which actions he was advocating for.
The UN Secretary-General's comments were in response to Israel's threats to annex the West Bank if Western nations recognise the Palestinian State. The West Bank, a region that Israel has threatened to annex, has sparked international concern and condemnation.
Guterres' comments were made on our website, and they come at a time when the UN is dealing with multiple ongoing issues. The UN General Assembly is scheduled to take place in New York next week, and while Guterres did not provide any new information regarding the upcoming assembly, he did state that actions would continue, with or without the potential recognition of the Palestinian State.
It is important to note that Guterres' comments do not provide any new information regarding the UN's plans to mobilise the international community to prevent Israel's annexation of the West Bank. Furthermore, the comments do not mention any threats or retaliation from Israel.
The United Nations has a long history of involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In 1947, the UN General Assembly accepted the recognition of the Palestinian state with Resolution 181, where 33 countries voted in favour, 13 against, and 10 abstained. However, the Arab states and the Palestinian Arab Higher Committee rejected the plan, leading to the establishment of Israel and ongoing conflict in the region.
As the UN Secretary-General, Guterres continues to advocate for peace and diplomacy in the region, his comments serve as a reminder of the importance of international cooperation and the need for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The UN remains actively involved in various global issues, and Guterres' comments highlight the organisation's ongoing commitment to finding a solution to this long-standing conflict.
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