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Guterres urges action, lasting ceasefire on Gaza war’s second anniversary
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>On the second anniversary of the Gaza war, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his call, “with even greater urgency,” for an end to hostilities and a permanent ceasefire.</p>
<p>“Two years ago today, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched an abhorrent large-scale terror attack on Israel,” he said.</p>
<p>“On this day, let us remember all those who were killed and suffered horrific violence," he said and called for unconditional and immediate release of the captives.</p>
<p>Guterres also said the US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan is an "opportunity that must be seized to bring this tragic conflict to an end."</p>
<p>"This is a humanitarian catastrophe on a scale that defies comprehension. Put an end to the hostilities in Gaza, Israel & the region now. Stop making civilians pay with their lives & their futures," he said.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Two years ago today, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups launched an abhorrent large-scale terror attack on Israel. On this day, let us remember all those who were killed and suffered horrific violence.<br>
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The horror of that dark day will be forever seared in the memories of…</p>
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) <a href="https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1975356022668623996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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