United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a joint statement with Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro (not pictured), in Sao Bento Palace, Lisbon, Portugal, November 27, 2024 (Credit: REUTERS/Pedro Nunes)
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon that took effect earlier on Wednesday was "the first ray of hope" in the regional conflict after months of escalation.
"It is essential that those who signed the cease-fire commitment respect it in full," he said in a short televised statement during a visit to his native Lisbon, adding that the U.N peacekeeping force in Lebanon was ready to monitor the cease-fire.
He also reiterated his call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
"I received an auspicious sign yesterday, the first ray of hope for peace amid the darkness of the past months," he said, referring to the agreement.
"It is a moment of great importance, especially for civilians who were paying an enormous price of this spreading conflict."
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a cease-fire between
Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon that took effect earlier on
Wednesday was "the first ray of hope" in the regional conflict
after months of escalation.
"It is essential that those who signed the cease-fire
commitment respect it in full," he said in a short televised
statement during a visit to his native Lisbon, adding that the
U.N peacekeeping force in Lebanon was ready to monitor the
cease-fire.
He also reiterated his call for an immediate cease-fire
in Gaza.
"I received an auspicious sign yesterday, the first ray
of hope for peace amid the darkness of the past months," he
said, referring to the agreement. "It is a moment of great
importance, especially for civilians who were paying an...
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