Why it matters:
The meeting comes amid renewed violence in Gaza, where a fragile ceasefire brokered by the U.S. has been repeatedly violated by Israel. Guterres emphasized the need for a negotiated two-state solution.
What they’re saying:
UN spokesperson Farhan Haq said the Secretary-General “stressed the importance of a political pathway” to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The big picture:
On Sept. 29, President Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan.
On Oct. 8, Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of the agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh.
On Oct. 13, the “Gaza Peace Accord” was signed with leaders from 20+ countries.
Israeli PM Netanyahu later ordered airstrikes on Rafah after an Israeli soldier was killed.
By the numbers:
- Since Oct. 10, 2025: 211 Palestinians killed, 597 injured.
- Since Oct. 2023: Over 68,600 killed, 170,600 injured, mostly women and children.
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