António Guterres urges ceasefire compliance and humanitarian scale-up amid deepening crisis in Gaza.
Doha, Qatar – November 6, 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a renewed call for Gaza stabilization, urging all parties to uphold ceasefire agreements and commit to a two-state solution. Speaking at the Second World Summit for Social Development, Guterres emphasized the need for unity, humanitarian access, and long-term peace in the region.
“We have been very actively supporting the principle that the ceasefire must hold… and that this needs to lead to a two-state solution and to the recognition of an independent Palestinian state,” Guterres stated during a press briefing JURIST.
Ceasefire and Humanitarian Imperatives
The Secretary-General’s remarks come amid fragile ceasefire efforts and mounting humanitarian needs in Gaza. He stressed that any transition must preserve territorial unity between Gaza and the West Bank, and that international coordination is essential to prevent further escalation.
Guterres also responded to questions about the U.S.-backed 20-point Gaza stabilization plan, which includes deploying a temporary international force. While not endorsing specific proposals, he reiterated that any such initiative must receive UN Security Council approval and align with humanitarian principles UN News.
UN’s Role and Neutrality
Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s impartial stance, stating that the organization is focused on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches civilians, and that hostage releases and ceasefire compliance remain top priorities. The UN continues to work with partners to scale up relief operations and support displaced populations.
Broader Diplomatic Context
The summit in Doha has drawn global attention to the intersection of social development and conflict resolution, with Gaza emerging as a central theme. Guterres’ intervention signals a push for multilateral diplomacy and a shift from reactive crisis management to proactive stabilization frameworks.
Legal scholars, including Katherine Girguis of the University of Ottawa, note that the Secretary-General’s framing of Gaza as a social development issue reflects a broader effort to integrate human rights and peacebuilding into global governance narratives JURIST.
In short: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent action to stabilize Gaza, uphold ceasefire agreements, and pursue a two-state solution. His remarks at the Doha summit underscore the UN’s commitment to humanitarian access, regional unity, and long-term peace.
Sources:
JURISTJurist – UN Secretary-General Pushes for Gaza Stabilization
UN NewsUN News – Gaza Stabilization Force Requires Security Council Approval
