UN chief stresses need for 'clear political framework' for Gaza’s reconstruction

ISTANBUL

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday stressed the need for a clear political framework to rebuild the Gaza Strip.

His remarks came during his speech at an emergency Arab Summit that opened in the Egyptian capital to discuss the reconstruction of the enclave.

There is a need for a clear political framework for Gaza's recovery, reconstruction and stability based on international legal principles, said the UN chief.

“Gaza must remain an integral part of a future Palestinian state,” Guterres declared, emphasizing that “a sustainable future for Gaza must be built on security, stability, and the inalienable rights of its people.”

He urged an immediate de-escalation and insisted that humanitarian aid access to Gaza is a fundamental right that “is not subject to negotiation.”

Guterres hailed the emergency summit as a critical step in the international community’s responsibility to end the war, alleviate human suffering and secure a lasting peace.