UN Chief Denounces Escalating Colonist Violence in Occupied West Bank

New york: The UN Secretary-General António Guterres denounced escalating Israeli colonist violence against defenseless Palestinian civilians and their property in the occupied West Bank. According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, speaking at a press encounter in New York, the UN Secretary-General Guterres stressed that "International law - including international humanitarian law and international human rights law -- must be upheld across the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem." He also emphasized that "The International Court of Justice indicated provisional measures. These are binding and must be implemented." Guterres referred to the Court's Advisory Opinion of 22 October 2025, which stated that Israel is obligated to allow and facilitate humanitarian aid, cooperate with the United Nations in carrying out its mandates, and respect the privileges and immunities of the United Nations and its personnel, including in times of armed conflict. Guterres reiterated his sup port for UNRWA, highlighting its role in serving the Palestinian people in Gaza and other regions. He stated, "This is a crisis born of human decisions. It can be resolved through human choices - if there is the political will to act." He called for an end to "the perverse and prolonged suffering" inflicted on the Palestinian people, emphasizing that "Palestinians need a horizon of hope. The ceasefire must be implemented in full. The endless cycle of violence must be broken. And the way must be cleared to an irreversible path to a two-state solution."