East Jerusalem The UN and its partners are urging the Israeli authorities to reconsider today's announcement on international NGOs, which are an essential part of the life-saving humanitarian...
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Silence is complicity Stand up, speak out, protect the humanitarian space Amman, 19 August 2025 One year ago, we called on those in power to end attacks against humanitarian workers and aid...
Waves of airstrikes occurred across the Gaza Strip since the early hours of the morning. Initial and unconfirmed reports indicate that hundreds have been killed. This is unconscionable. A ceasefire...
The entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza has been halted for nine consecutive days. Humanitarian aid in Gaza is a lifeline for over two million Palestinians who have endured unimaginable...
Within the humanitarian system, we have ramped up our readiness ahead of the ceasefire. The United Nations and our partners now stand ready to leverage this opportunity for large-scale relief, as...
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Jerusalem, 15 January 2025 “I welcome the announcement of a deal to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, an essential step toward easing the immense suffering caused by this conflict. I...
Jerusalem, 13 December 2024 “I am very concerned about the rapidly deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Gaza. Civilians are paying the price of the continuing exchange of fire between...
Yesterday, another four humanitarian workers in Gaza were killed by Israeli airstrikes. Three World Central Kitchen staff members were killed when their vehicle was struck at a distribution site in...
The delivery of critical aid across Gaza, including food, water, fuel and medical supplies, is grinding to a halt. The survival of two million people hangs in the balance. Bakeries are closing one...
Statement by Muhannad Hadi, Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Over the past two weeks, we have repeatedly warned that the tightening siege on Jabalya and northern Gaza...
Since 1 October, crossings have been kept closed and no essentials have been allowed from the south. The pressure on at least 400,000 people remaining in northern Gaza to leave southwards is mounting.
United Nations launches draft early recovery strategy for Gaza Once conditions on the ground change and the parties to the conflict create an enabling environment, the United Nations and its...
Visiting the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis yesterday, I witnessed some of the most horrific scenes I have seen in my nine months in Gaza. This overstretched health facility admitted well over...
The situation in Khan Younis underscores a consistent failure to uphold the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law: distinction, proportionality and precautions in carrying out attacks.
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Jerusalem, 10 December 2023 Today could have been a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, born from the atrocities of two world wars. Instead, human rights...
The 7-day ceasefire brought respite to everyone; hostages were reunited with their families and desperately needed aid went into Gaza. We need more of this; all hostages released and considerably...
Jerusalem, 26 October 2023 The IDF continues to notify people in Gaza City that those who stay in their homes will put themselves in danger. In some cases, the notification urges people to go to a...
Palestinian armed groups infiltrated Israel on 7 October, killing and capturing hundreds of Israeli civilians and members of the Israeli forces while indiscriminately firing thousands of rockets into...
Jerusalem, 21 August 2023 This week and next, over 1.3 million Palestinian children will return to school in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and in the Gaza Strip. Schools should be a...
As delivered Mister President, Members of the Security Council, I am pleased to deliver this briefing on behalf of Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland, covering the reporting period of 27 June – 21...
