UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's collective punishment of Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

Over 200 humanitarian workers, mostly UN staff, have been killed since the conflict began.

Guterres emphasized that while Hamas' terror attacks and hostage-taking are violations of international humanitarian law, nothing justifies the widespread suffering and destruction in Gaza.

He called for accountability for civilian deaths caused by both Israel and Hamas and urged an immediate ceasefire, though talks remain at an impasse.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to engage with Guterres, as international efforts to resolve the crisis continue.