In Gaza, ‘Horror’ Shows No Signs of Abating, UN Official Informs Security Council
2024-11-25 12:00 GMT
New York, November 25: At a meeting of the UN Security Council today, Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, warned that the situation in Gaza remains dire, with no end in sight to the ongoing “horror.”
Wennesland stressed the urgency of addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He highlighted the severe economic challenges facing the population, including high unemployment and poverty rates. He also pointed to the ongoing electricity shortages, which are severely impacting essential services, including healthcare and education.
In addition to the economic crisis, Wennesland expressed concern about the ongoing security situation in Gaza. He noted that over 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the year.
Wennesland also raised concerns about the impact of Israeli restrictions on the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza. He said that these restrictions have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and hindered economic development.
“The current situation in Gaza is unsustainable,” Wennesland said. “We need urgent action from all sides to prevent a further escalation of violence.”
Wennesland called on the Security Council to take immediate steps to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He also urged the Council to work towards a sustainable solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
The Security Council meeting on Gaza was requested by the Palestinian Authority. Palestinian Ambassador to the UN Riyad Mansour called on the Council to take action to protect the Palestinian people in Gaza.
“The international community has a responsibility to act to end the suffering of the Palestinian people,” Mansour said. “We cannot continue to stand idly by while the people of Gaza are subjected to such violence and hardship.”
The Security Council is expected to continue discussions on the situation in Gaza in the coming days.
No end in sight to ‘horror’ in Gaza, UN official tells Security Council
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