Killings of civilians in Gaza unparalleled, unprecedented during UN chiefs term, says Guterres

Antonio Guterres said in New York while presenting a new UN environmental report.
It is important to be able to transform the tragedy into an opportunity, Guterres said, adding:
It is essential that after the war we move in a determined, and the reversible way to a two-state solution
He also said he has been “very clear” in denouncing violations of international humanitarian law and violations of the protection of civilians.
Asked why he has not called Israeli attacks “war crimes”, Guterres said he did not have a “mandate” to do so.
The Gaza Strip has been under heavy bombardment since the Palestinian group, Hamas, launched a surprise offensive against Israel on 7 October.
Since Israel began its attacks on 7 October, at least 13,000 Palestinians have been killed, including over 9,000 women and children, and more than 30,000 others have been injured, according to the latest figures from the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Thousands of buildings, including hospitals, mosques, and churches have also been damaged or destroyed in Israel’s relentless air and ground attacks on the besieged enclave.
An Israeli blockade has also cut Gaza off from fuel, electricity, and water supplies, and reduced aid deliveries to a small trickle.

Killings of civilians in Gaza 'unparalleled, unprecedented' during UN chief's term, says Guterres