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Newsday: 16/10/2023 04:06 GMT : UN Chief: Middle East on the ‘verge of the abyss’

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16/10/2023 04:06 GMT : UN Chief: Middle East on the ‘verge of the abyss’

UN Chief: Middle East on the ‘verge of the abyss’

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Antonio Guterres made the comments as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates.

Antonio Guterres said Hamas should release all those it had taken captive and Israel should allow relief supplies to reach civilians in Gaza.

The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has said the Middle East is on the "verge of the abyss" as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates.

US President Joe Biden has said Hamas should be eliminated, but that it would be a big mistake for Israel to occupy Gaza.

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