António Guterres & Palestine — Palestinian Authority

António Guterres: António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, expressed concern that the two-state solution is farther than ever before, underscoring the challenges despite the diplomatic efforts.

Palestine — Palestinian Authority: The declaration calls for Hamas to hand over its weapons and governance of Gaza to the Palestine — Palestinian Authority, significantly increasing its potential role and authority in the territory.

António Guterres: António Guterres, U.N. Secretary-General, stated that a one-state solution with the subjugation of the Palestinian people is intolerable and that without a two-state solution, there will be no peace in the Middle East.

Palestine — Palestinian Authority: The Palestine — Palestinian Authority called on the international community and the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Israel, open border crossings, allow aid, and begin immediate reconstruction of Gaza.