The United Nations on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict. Speaking to reporters in New York, Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged all parties to respect and abide by the terms of the deal.

French President Emmanuel Macron and UN chief António Guterres have called on the Israeli military to withdraw from south Lebanon, during separate visits to the country. The visits are a show of support for Lebanon after its parliament recently elected a new president and prime minister-designate,

Israeli soldiers, seen from the Israel’s side of the border with Gaza, stand on a tank ahead of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas Jan. 15, 2025. (OSV News photo/Amir Cohen, Reuters)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the deal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in Gaza, calling it a “critical first step” towards peace in

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the need to alleviate suffering caused by the conflict. The United Nations is prepared to implement the deal and provide ongoing humanitarian aid to the affected Palestinian population.

Another priority addressed to the United Nations Assembly was the rampant inequalities and the failure to meet commitments to achieve sustainable development goals. With five years to go before the deadline,

UN Secretary-General Guterres advocates for ceasefire, aid flow, and unified Palestinian leadership for lasting peace in the region.

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati hosted U.N. Friday evening at his residence in Beirut. The meeting was attended by U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix,