UN Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations has once again called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel. The UN Geneva issued a statement from the Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee, emphasizing that the continued siege, attacks, and denial of access to basic amenities for the entire population is deemed unacceptable. The statement highlighted that the October 7 attack on Israel does not justify the loss of civilian lives in Gaza or the isolation of 2.2 million Palestinians from essential resources. The UN urged for increased aid, including food, water, medicines, and fuel, to enter Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire. The UN expressed deep concern over the escalating casualties and damage to infrastructure in both Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. It emphasized the need for all parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, as well as the immediate and unconditio...