Situation in Gaza 'appalling and apocalyptic', says UN chief: Video

On Monday, December 2, the United Nations chief Antonio Guterres described the situation in war-torn Gaza as "appalling and apocalyptic," cautioning that the conditions faced by Palestinians might constitute the "gravest international crimes." Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed delivered these statements on his behalf at a Cairo conference focused on boosting humanitarian aid. The UN Secretary-General called on the international community to "build a foundation for sustainable peace in Gaza and across the Middle East."