17 May 2021

Guterres calls for immeadiate end to Israel-Palestine fighting

From Morning Report, 7:25 am on 17 May 2021

The United Nations Secretary General has called for an immediate end to fighting between Israel and Palestine as the 7th day of conflict became the deadliest so far.

The United Nations Security Council met this morning for their first public meeting to de-escalate the Antonio Guterres said the only way to resolve the crisis was through dialogue leading to a lasting settlement.

New York correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Morning Report.