UNRWA Chief: Ceasefire is the Start, Not the Solution
Jerusalem, 2025-01-17 12:00
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) today welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but warned that it was only a temporary respite from the long-standing conflict.
“A ceasefire is not a solution. It is just a pause in the fighting,” said UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. “We need to address the root causes of the conflict, including the occupation, the blockade of Gaza, and the lack of a political solution.”
Lazzarini said that UNRWA was providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza, but that more was needed.
“We need to be able to provide food, water, shelter, and other essential services to the people of Gaza,” he said. “We also need to be able to help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods.”
Lazzarini called on the international community to support UNRWA in its efforts to help the people of Gaza.
“We need the international community to provide financial and political support to UNRWA,” he said. “We also need them to pressure Israel and Hamas to find a political solution to the conflict.”
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was brokered by Egypt and went into effect on January 16, 2025. The ceasefire has been largely holding, but there have been some reports of violations.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for decades. The latest round of fighting began on May 10, 2021, when Hamas fired rockets into Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza. The fighting killed more than 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
The ceasefire is a welcome respite from the fighting, but it is important to remember that it is not a solution. The root causes of the conflict need to be addressed in order to achieve a lasting peace.
UNRWA chief: Ceasefire is the start, not the solution
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