UN chief urges permanent Gaza ceasefire ahead of Oct 7 anniversary

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, marking the third anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The call is a diplomatic push but lacks concrete enforcement mechanisms, and it remains unclear whether it will influence ongoing negotiations. This reiterates a longstanding UN position, with no new substantive change in the conflict's trajectory.