United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza, Israel, and the wider region, marking two years since the attacks by Hamas and other Palestinian groups against Israel. Guterres urged leaders to stop actions that cause civilians to 'pay with their lives and their futures,' and demanded the unconditional release of all hostages still held in Gaza. He described the ongoing situation as a humanitarian catastrophe, with tens of thousands of Palestinians killed and many more injured, while hostages remain in captivity under dire conditions. Guterres emphasized the need for a permanent ceasefire, respect for international law, and renewed efforts toward a just and lasting peace for all peoples in the region.