By Udesinanna Stephen
The United Nations (UN) has called for a ceasefire in the military contact between Hamas and the Israeli Forces, noting that civilians are the major casualties.
This was made known lately in a media statement attributed to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres and published on the UN X handle @UN.
The statement reads in full, “This war is having a staggering and unacceptable number of civilian casualties, including women and children, every day. This must stop.
“I am deeply shocked that two UNRWA schools were struck in less than 24 hours in Gaza. Dozens of people – many women and children – were killed and injured as they were seeking safety in United Nations premises.
“Hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians are seeking shelter at United Nations facilities throughout Gaza due to the intensified fighting. I reaffirm that our premises are inviolable.
“I reiterate my call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. I also want to express my deep appreciation for all the mediation efforts led by the government of Qatar.” Guterres said.