UN Security Council Backs Guterres Amid Israel Tensions

• The UN Security Council expressed full support for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after Israel barred him from entering the country.
• The council stated that not engaging with the UN chief is counterproductive, especially amid escalating Middle East tensions.
• Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz blacklisted Guterres over his response to Iran’s missile attacks.
• The designation prevents Guterres from entering Gaza and the West Bank.
• The US joined other countries in defending Guterres, marking a significant stance.

Source: Ndtv, Mint