MIDDLE EAST CRISIS LIVE: Security Council holds emergency meeting on collapse of Gaza health system
- January 3, 2025 12:00 PM
The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency meeting today to discuss the collapse of the health system in the Gaza Strip.
The meeting was requested by the United States, which has expressed deep concern about the deteriorating situation in Gaza. The United States has called for an urgent ceasefire to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of the wounded.
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have also expressed their support for a ceasefire. The European Union has called for the immediate opening of all crossings into Gaza to allow for the delivery of essential supplies.
The Israeli government has said it is willing to consider a ceasefire, but only if it is accompanied by a guarantee that Hamas will not use the ceasefire to rearm. Hamas has said it is not interested in a ceasefire and will continue to fight until Israel ends its blockade of Gaza.
The collapse of the health system in Gaza is a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli government has imposed a blockade on Gaza since 2007, which has severely restricted the movement of people and goods in and out of the territory. The blockade has also made it difficult for the Palestinian Authority to provide basic services, such as healthcare, to the population of Gaza.
The current conflict between Israel and Hamas began in May 2024, when Hamas fired rockets into Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza, which have killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more. The conflict has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.
The United Nations has condemned the violence in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire. The UN has also called for the lifting of the blockade on Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid to the population.
The emergency meeting of the Security Council is expected to last for several hours. The Council is expected to issue a statement at the end of the meeting, which will likely call for a ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS LIVE: Security Council holds emergency meeting on collapse of Gaza health system
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