UN Chief Guterres Takes Action: Invokes Article 99 to Address Gaza Crisis

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the U.N. charter for the first time, citing the severe risk of a collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Guterres warned of a worsening situation, including epidemic diseases and pressure to send displaced civilians to surrounding countries. He called on the Security Council to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and urgently appealed for a cease-fire to restore the means of survival and ensure the safe delivery of aid to Gaza.