UN Secretary-General Says Hamas Disarmament Deal in Gaza is the Only Good News

JAKARTA - The announced agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza is called "the only" good news in recent days.

This was conveyed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, July 31 local time.

Speaking to reporters about his recent visits to Syria, Jordan, and Cyprus, the UN leader said the Middle East could not afford further war.

"I insist: The fighting must stop on all fronts in this region," he said, as reported by CNN, Saturday, August 1.

Guterres also urged Israel and Hamas to implement what has been agreed.

"It has been announced that there is a roadmap to realize these goals. The roadmap must be implemented without hesitation, skepticism, or the intention to fail it," he said.