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Guterres also said that the expansion of settlement activities in the occupied West Bank is concerning.

Guterres emphasized that humanitarian aid access must be ensured safely, sustainably, and without obstruction. The statement also highlighted the need to end the occupation, implement the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, and respect international law.

UN Secretary-General Guterres stated that there is no viable alternative to the two-state solution for achieving lasting peace in the region, stressing the importance of a solution in which Israel and Palestine can live side by side in peace, security, and mutual respect.