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Guterres’s Criticism of Israel Raises Controversy and Calls for Resignation

Agencies Wednesday, October 25, 2023 08:37 PM

A state of controversy it raised António GuterresSecretary-General of the United Nations, following his frank criticism of Israel, in response to the violations committed by the occupation authorities in the Gaza Strip, to the point of Israel asking him to resign, at a time when some intervened to defend the high-ranking international official, considering that he described a clear situation.

Guterres had warned of the spread of war in the region, explaining that he could not justify collective punishment of the Palestinian people.

Arab celebration of Guterres’s criticism of Israel

For his part, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States said: Ahmed Aboul GheitThe attack on the Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres On the part of Israel, it reflects an open attempt at terrorism and moral and political blackmail, stressing that during his speech before the Security Council yesterday, the man expressed a sound moral and principled position consistent with his duties and the trust he bears at the head of the United Nations organization.

Aboul Gheit’s words came in press statements before he left New York to return to Cairo, after his participation in the Security Council session devoted to discussing developments in the situation in Gaza.

Aboul Gheit confirmed in his statements that the word Guterres It expressed international law and international humanitarian law, which represents the foundation of the work of the United Nations, and it is completely consistent with what was stated in it, which states that at a decisive moment like this, the principles must be clear, especially with regard to protecting civilians and ensuring their livelihood.

Aboul Gheit added that the shameful attack against Guterres aims to silence every voice that speaks out the bright truth that he expressed in his speech when he pointed out that “the attack by the Palestinian factions on October 7 did not happen in a vacuum, as he lives.” Palestinian people “It has been in a stifling occupation for 56 years and has witnessed its land being gradually devoured by settlements.”

The Secretary-General of the Arab League called on everyone to support Guterres in the face of the fascist attack he is being subjected to Israel For the purpose of silencing his voice and blackmailing him.

2023-10-25 17:37:00
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