UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning that the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine is at a critical juncture, facing the risk of vanishing altogether.

Expressing grave concern, he highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where nearly 2,000 Palestinians have died since the ceasefire ended in March 2025.

He emphasized the urgent need for strong political engagement and concrete actions to save the two-state solution before it is too late.

Guterres cautioned that the two-state solution is nearing a point of no return and urged Security Council members to take irreversible actions to support it.

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly, with hospitals reporting 51 bodies and 113 injuries in just 24 hours, raising the total death toll to over 52,000 since hostilities began in October 2023.

He highlighted an upcoming high-level conference co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia in June 2025 as a crucial opportunity to revitalize international support for the two-state solution.

Guterres called for courage and decisive action from leaders to achieve peace for Palestinians, Israelis, and the wider region.

The UN has called for the opening of humanitarian aid passageways, stressing that Israel's refusal to allow aid is silently killing children and the sick.

Guterres condemned the blockade of humanitarian aid in Gaza, which has left over two million people in dire need, describing the situation as 'beyond imagination.'

Amnesty International has denounced the situation in Gaza as a 'live genocide,' citing severe human rights violations, which the Israeli government has dismissed as falsehoods.

He urged an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, and full humanitarian access, while insisting on adherence to international law.

Guterres noted that the political will to achieve a two-state solution is diminishing, feeling more distant than ever amid significant regional transformations.