United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is facing calls for his resignation after his recent remarks about the militant group Hamas were seen as justifying their actions. Guterres clarified that his remarks were misrepresented and that he condemned the "horrifying and unprecedented" acts of terror by Hamas. He stated, "Nothing can justify the deliberate killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians, or the launching of rockets against civilian targets." However, he also mentioned that the attacks by Hamas did not occur in a vacuum, invoking the Palestinian people's history of suffering and the Israeli occupation.

Israel's ambassador to the UN called for Guterres' resignation, claiming that he showed understanding for the "mass murder" committed by Hamas. Guterres has been urging all parties involved to abide by humanitarian law and has emphasized the dire situation in Gaza, which is running out of essential supplies such as food and water. The conditions in Gaza have raised concerns from officials, lawmakers, and humanitarian aid groups, especially after Israel prevented the entry of necessary supplies at the start of the conflict.

The controversy arises from a broader issue of the United Nations' bias against Israel and its complicity in the weaponization of the Palestinian people. Many view Guterres and the UN bureaucracy as part of the problem rather than the solution. The question remains whether Guterres' remarks were truly justifying Hamas' actions or acknowledging the larger context and suffering in the region.