New york: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres emphasized Tuesday that the two-state solution remains the only feasible way to achieve a just and lasting peace.
According to Jordan News Agency, Guterres made his remarks at the opening session of the committee on the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people for this year. He underscored the importance of upholding and respecting the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, calling it a fundamental reality.
He referenced the New York Declaration and the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution as clear platforms and pathways for progress, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is "lasting change on the ground."
Guterres highlighted the severe suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, where over 500 people have been killed since last October. He also raised concerns about the rapid pace of settlement expansion and demolitions, noting that more than 37,000 Palestinians were displaced in 2025, a year marked by unprecedented levels of settler violence.
He expressed alarm over Israel's plans to build 3,401 housing units in the "E1" area, warning that such developments would separate the northern and southern West Bank regions, compromising territorial contiguity for Palestinians.
The Secretary-General cited the International Court of Justice's opinion labeling Israel's presence in the occupied territories as "illegal." He also expressed "deep concern" regarding reports from the Human Rights Commission that document systemic racial discrimination in Israel's administration of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.