Unpublished statements by the UN Secretary-General caused Israel’s anger. Antonio Guterres said that “Hamas’ terrorist attack does not come from anything”, but “56 years of occupation”. Israel asked for his resignation.
“I am deeply worried about the clear violations of international humanitarian law that we see in Gaza. Let’s be clear: no party to an armed conflict is above international humanitarian law, “said the secretary general in the rarely crowded council room yesterday.
When the UN chief said that “Hamas’ terrorist attack did not come from nowhere”, but “56 years of occupation policy”, the Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen, severely attacked Antonio Guterres.
“Mr. Secretary General, in which world do you live?” This is certainly not our world, ”he said. The Hebrew state thus accused him of being “understanding in the face of terrorism and murders” of Hamas.
