A new report unveils a needs assessment for Gaza, details the conflict's consequences, reviews UN system activities in Gaza, and suggests ways to improve coordination among UN entities.
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Demand for ceasefire in Gaza - UN SG report

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A new report unveils a needs assessment for Gaza, details the conflict's consequences, reviews UN system activities in Gaza, and suggests ways to improve coordination among UN entities.
There were 199 incidents of violence in December, 217 in November and 288 in October – including airstrikes, drone attacks, shelling, armed clashes, child kidnappings, killings and sexual violence.
The suffering is immense; 1.2 million children live under the constant threat of armed violence. More than half the health facilities lack the equipment and medication to treat children in emergencies.
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Lebanon continues to experience volatility. At least 54 civilians were killed since the cessation of hostilities. A new wave of airstrikes on areas in north of the Litani River was also reported.
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The financial requirements include provisions for assisting internally displaced Syrians as they return to their communities, a number that could reach two million by the end of 2025.
All those with influence over the parties involved, be they States or non-state actors, must redouble their efforts to avert a conflagration and to support peace processes in DRC, urged Volker Türk.
Throughout 2024, the military launched retaliatory airstrikes and artillery shelling on civilians, forced young people into service, and denied humanitarian access, causing mass displacement.
In the past week, 39 adults and eight children have lost their lives to accidents involving landmines and other explosive debris. The total number of civilians killed or injured since December 2024 is now well over 400.
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is teaming up with ReliefWeb to share its latest analyses, data, and resources related to the world’s most pressing food emergencies. FEWS NET’s latest reporting on global food security is available via ReliefWeb updates.
Extreme seasonal flooding in South Sudan is expected to persist through November, leaving devastation in its wake. While...