There are reports that the situation in the Gaza Strip continues to escalate and that Israel has intensified its military strikes, leading to a further worsening humanitarian crisis on the ground. In accordance with Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres wrote to the President of the Security Council calling on Council members to take action to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. This provision provides that the Secretary-General may bring to the attention of the Council any matter that may threaten international peace and security. Normally, the Secretary-General rarely invokes this provision, because the Security Council is often unable to resolve international events involving competing interests and great power games. This is the first time that Guterres has invoked this provision since taking office in 2017, showing the gravity of the situation in the Gaza Strip. In the face of acts bordering on genocide, it is impossible for anyone of conscience to remain silent. In his letter, Guterres noted that the entire Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory have suffered inhumane suffering, destruction and trauma during the past eight weeks of hostilities. He condemned Hamas's terrorist acts and called for the immediate and unconditional release of those detained. Guterres paints a picture of the current purgatory on earth in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli military operations have killed more than 15,000 people, the humanitarian situation is dire, the health system is paralyzed, and public order is on the verge of collapse. But what can the United Nations do about such a tragic situation?Guterres said that although they are developing a humanitarian aid program for the Gaza Strip, it is difficult to make a difference in the current situation. He called on the international community to use its influence to prevent further escalation and end the crisis. In addition, he urged the Council to work to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and reiterated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared. The letter was filled with grief and frustration, and Guterres' spokesman said at a news conference that Guterres' move was considered "an important constitutional action" and that he hoped to draw the attention of the Security Council and the international community to achieve the goal of a ceasefire.
However, Israel expressed strong dissatisfaction with Guterres' moves. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations called Guterres' moral level to a new low, accusing him of favoring Hamas and being biased against Israel. Israel's prime minister said Guterres' term of office was a threat to world peace and saw his actions as support for Hamas's misdeeds. They went a step further and demanded Guterres' immediate resignation. What is the level of madness in Israel today?They have not hesitated to discuss the killing of civilians in public. According to a report, an unnamed senior Israeli military officer said that for every Hamas member killed in Israeli military operations, two Gaza civilians were killed. He called the rate of deaths "very positive" globally. Such barbaric, absurd and even ** statements leave the United Nations speechless. In response to this, Guterres' spokesman simply said that it is boring and demeaning to describe civilians in terms of proportion. No one denies that Israel has the right to self-defense, but shouldn't Israel reflect on its actions when actions of self-defense evolve into **, counterattacks turn into aggression, and passions gradually turn into madness?
From this news event, we can see that the deterioration of the situation in the Gaza Strip has had a huge impact on Guterres. As Secretary-General of the United Nations, he had to rely on the Charter of the United Nations to strongly condemn the situation in the Gaza Strip and call for action. His letter attracted the attention of the international community, but it was also met with strong opposition from Israel. Behind this incident, we should also think about how the international community should act in international affairs, especially when it comes to humanitarian issues, and how to better balance the interests of all parties and avoid exacerbating conflicts and disasters. Guterres' letter is a defense of humanitarian principles, and he seeks to alleviate the crisis in the Gaza Strip and advance the peace process through the efforts of the international community. However, the reality is harsh, and the international community must continue to work to find a way to peace and to help innocent people affected by conflicts and disasters. All sectors of society should also pay more attention to international affairs, pay attention to humanitarian issues, and contribute to world peace and human development. We also need to reflect on our actions so that similar prejudices and bigotry do not appear in our daily lives.
In conclusion, Guterres' actions have attracted global attention, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip has forced him to use the provisions of the UN Charter to appeal for help from the international community. However, the Israeli side expressed strong dissatisfaction with this, accusing Guterres of being biased. This incident has forced us to think about how the international community should act in international affairs, especially when it comes to humanitarian issues, and how to balance the interests of all parties to avoid exacerbating conflicts and disasters. Guterres' letter is not only a condemnation of the situation in the Gaza Strip, but also a defense of humanitarian principles. The international community must work together to advance the peace process and to help innocent people affected by conflicts and disasters. For those of us who are ordinary people, we should also reflect on and treat the prejudices and bigotry of others in our own daily lives. Only in this way can we contribute to world peace and human development.