United Nations Secretery-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday morning condemned the "collective punishment" of the "Palestinian people."

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Guterres wrote, "The grievances of the Palestinian people cannot justify the horrific attacks by Hamas."

"Those horrendous attacks cannot justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people."

On Tuesday, Guterres denounce Hamas on X, writing, "After meeting with families whose loved ones have been taken hostage, I reaffirm my call for the immediate and unconditional release of all the hostages held in Gaza."

"Nothing can justify the killing, wounding, and abducting of civilians by Hamas."