UN chief urges Middle East de-escalation and humanitarian access

TRINBAGO NEWS NOW · WORLD

23 September 2026 · 7 AM written edition

UN Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for de-escalation and dialogue in the Middle East during the opening of the General Assembly’s general debate in New York on 22 September.

He urged leaders gathered for the high-level meetings to work toward an end to fighting, the flow of humanitarian aid and restoration of navigational rights under international law. His address also highlighted the situation in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.

Guterres called for compliance with international law and International Court of Justice orders, and warned against losing the prospect of a two-state solution. The remarks are an appeal from the Secretary-General; they do not announce a ceasefire agreement or confirm that humanitarian access has been restored.

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