Calls for the resignation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres are growing louder in response to his controversial comments about recent Palestinian rocket attacks against Israel. Guterres had previously condemned the violence and urged both sides to de-escalate, but his remarks sparked criticism because they appeared to blame Israel more for the attacks. In a statement, a spokesman for Guterres said he was “profoundly sorry” for the remarks, which he said had been interpreted “in a manner that does not reflect his position of fairness and impartiality.” Numerous UN member states have now demanded Guterres’ resignation, citing his comments as evidence that he is no longer qualified to serve as a neutral arbiter.
