New York, November 1, 2023, Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, voiced his grave concern about the intensification of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and denounced the transgressions of international law that arise from these hostilities. In a statement, Guterres highlighted the need to protect people while expressing his worries about the Israeli army's increased ground operations and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Once more, the UN Secretary-General demanded an end to hostilities and unfettered access for humanitarian supplies into the Gaza Strip.