In a recent development, the United Nations has called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, denouncing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war that has persisted for over a month. The UN made a resounding statement on the matter, decrying the continued siege, attacks, and deprivation of basic amenities for the population as “unacceptable.”
The UN’s Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory issued this urgent plea. Their official statement was shared on social media, saying, “We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. It’s been thirty days. Enough is enough. This must stop now. Heads of 18 UN agencies and NGOs issue a joint statement on #Gaza.”
Furthermore, the UN watchdog noted that the October 7 attack on Israel should not justify the “horrific killings” of civilians in Gaza and the isolation of 2.2 million Palestinians from vital amenities. The statement emphasizes the necessity for increased aid, including food, water, medicines, and fuel, to enter Gaza, and the immediate implementation of a humanitarian ceasefire.
This UN call comes as the situation in Gaza continues to escalate, with humanitarian concerns growing more pressing by the day. The international community awaits further developments and responses to this urgent call for action.
