Gaza: ‘Every day without a ceasefire will bring more tragedy’
2 January 2025
The United Nations has warned that every day that passes without a ceasefire in Gaza will bring more tragedy, as the death toll from the ongoing violence continues to rise.
At least 200 people have been killed in the past week, including 50 children, as Israeli forces have carried out airstrikes on the besieged Palestinian territory. Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, has fired hundreds of rockets into Israel, killing at least 10 people.
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire, but both sides have so far refused to agree.
“Every day without a ceasefire will bring more tragedy,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “I urge all parties to do everything in their power to end this violence and protect civilians.”
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that it was “deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the civilian population in Gaza.”
“We call for an immediate ceasefire to allow for the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance and the protection of civilians,” said UNRWA spokesperson Adnan Abu Hasna.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that the situation in Gaza was “critical.”
“The ICRC is deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of civilians in Gaza,” said ICRC spokesperson Iyad Nasr. “We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and to take all necessary measures to protect civilians.”
The violence in Gaza has been condemned by the international community. The United States, the European Union, and other countries have called for an immediate ceasefire.
However, both Israel and Hamas have said that they will not agree to a ceasefire until their demands are met. Israel says that it will not stop its airstrikes until Hamas stops firing rockets into Israel. Hamas says that it will not stop firing rockets until Israel lifts its blockade on Gaza.
The ongoing violence in Gaza is a reminder of the urgent need for a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The international community must continue to press for an end to the violence and for a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
Gaza: ‘Every day without a ceasefire will bring more tragedy’
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