UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out Israel for violating its obligations under international law amid its blockade of aid in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports.

In his remarks, the UN chief cited articles 55, 56 and 59 of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which states that, among other things, occupying powers such as Israel are obligated to provide food and medical supplies to the people they are occupying.

“No food, no fuel, no medicine,” Guterres was quoted as saying.

Guterres also called for an independent investigation into Israel’s killing of humanitarian aid workers, including UN staff.

According to Al Jazeera, when asked about US President Donald Trump’s plan to forcibly evict Palestinians from Gaza, Guterres said he unequivocally opposed any plan that would do that.

He said it was a violation of international law and that the only solution was for Palestinians to remain on their land and live side-by-side with Israelis.

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