International Desk: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has asked for the 'unconditional' release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This was reported by several media including the Jerusalem Post.

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He said this in a video message on the eve of the anniversary (October 6) of the Hamas attack on Israeli territory and the start of the all-out war in Gaza. Tomorrow October 7 will be one year anniversary of that incident.

The UN Secretary General said that the attack on October 7 was heartbreaking. Deeply remembering all those who were killed on that day, who were subjected to unspeakable violence including sexual violence.

"I reiterate my call for the 'unconditional' release of all hostages," Guterres said. Hamas must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross to meet with the hostages.

He added that now is the time to release the hostages, end the conflict and end the suffering that has engulfed the region. Now is the time for peace, international law and justice.

On the other hand, the UN Secretary General also spoke about the "tragic violence and bloodshed" that has been going on across the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year. He said, this war is dividing Gaza first and now Lebanon. At the same time, these places are living deep humanitarian crisis.

On the other hand, the UN Secretary General also spoke about the "tragic violence and bloodshed" that has been going on across the Gaza Strip since October 7 last year. He said that this war is turning Gaza and now Lebanon into ruins. It has also created a deep humanitarian crisis in these places.