UN Scales Up Humanitarian Response in Gaza as Ceasefire Offers Respite
Gaza City, 23 January 2025 – The United Nations is scaling up its humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip following a ceasefire agreement that has brought a temporary respite from days of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups. The ceasefire, which took effect early on Sunday morning, has allowed humanitarian agencies to access areas that were previously inaccessible due to the violence.
The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has reported that over 2,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed in the fighting, leaving an estimated 10,000 people homeless. The agency is providing shelter, food, and essential supplies to those affected.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is providing safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene services to families in Gaza. The agency is also working to provide psychological support to children who have been traumatized by the violence.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing medical supplies and support to hospitals and clinics in Gaza. The agency is also working to prevent the spread of disease and ensure that essential health services are available to those in need.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing food assistance to families in Gaza. The agency is also working to ensure that farmers and fishermen can continue to produce food for their communities.
The UN is calling on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire and allow humanitarian agencies to provide assistance to those in need. The UN also urges all parties to work towards a lasting political solution that will end the cycle of violence and bring about a just and sustainable peace.
Spokesperson for the UN:
“The United Nations is deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The recent fighting has caused widespread damage and displacement, and the people of Gaza are in urgent need of assistance. The UN is scaling up its humanitarian response to meet the needs of those affected and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the ceasefire and allow humanitarian agencies to provide assistance.”
UN scales up humanitarian response in Gaza as ceasefire offers respite
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