United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed the organisation's call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the Middle East region.

"We cannot and will not give up on our calls for an immediate ceasefire both in Gaza and Lebanon, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, and immediate lifesaving aid to all those who desperately need it. All people in the region deserve to live in peace," Guterres stated in a video message shared on X.