Gaza Cease-Fire
Prompts World Leaders, To Call for Long-Term Solution.
The cease-fire was declared in the
region early on May 21.
U.N. Secretary General António Guterres addressed
the development in the conflict via Twitter.
Israeli & Palestinian leaders have a responsibility beyond the restoration of calm to start a serious dialogue to address the root causes of
the conflict, U.N. Secretary General António Guterres,
via Twitter.
The sentiment was echoed by European Commission
President Ursula von der Leyen.
Only a political solution will bring lasting peace and security to all, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, via NPR News.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson remarked
that a "durable" resolution "ends the cycle of violence
and delivers a sustainable and just peace.".
U.S. Secretary of State
Anthony Blinken will travel to
the region soon to meet with
leaders from both sides.
More than 250 people have been
killed in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. .
At least 70 of the dead are children