The government meeting held on April 12, 2025, focused on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where no aid has entered for over a month. António Guterres, the Secretary-General, opened the discussion by highlighting the critical lack of food, fuel, and medicine, emphasizing that the absence of aid has led to a catastrophic situation for civilians.

Guterres described Gaza as a "killing field," where the ongoing conflict has created an "endless death slope" for its inhabitants. He underscored the effectiveness of ceasefires, noting that previous ceasefires facilitated the release of hostages and allowed for the distribution of life-saving aid. He reiterated his call for an immediate and conditional release of hostages, a permanent ceasefire, and full humanitarian access to the region.

The Secretary-General stressed the obligations of Israel as the occupying power under international law, including humanitarian and human rights laws. He asserted that humanitarian personnel must be protected according to these laws. Guterres characterized the current situation as a "dead end," intolerable from both legal and historical perspectives. He warned that the ongoing crisis could lead to the occupied West Bank becoming another Gaza, further exacerbating the humanitarian disaster.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the urgent need for international action to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the importance of adhering to international law to protect civilians and aid workers. The discussions underscored the necessity for a renewed commitment to ceasefires and humanitarian access to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the conflict.