Gaza: 8,000 Children Diagnosed with Malnutrition Amid Ongoing Shelling
In a stark assessment of the dire situation after more than eight months of war, the head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned on Tuesday…
Guterres highlights ‘unique level of destruction’ in Gaza ahead of G7 summit
“In Gaza, we are deeply committed to humanitarian aid to the population in Gaza, where UNRWA is the backbone of that support,” Mr. Guterres told journalists in Geneva. “We have…
Independent Commission reports war crimes by both sides in Gaza war
This was among the conclusions listed in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, released on Wednesday. “Amid…
Gaza: ‘high time’ for ceasefire and hostage release, says Guterres
Speaking in Jordan at an international conference prompted by the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, Mr. Guterres insisted that after more than eight months of intense hostilities, “the horror must…
Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense challenges these organizations face while also highlighting their commitment to save lives.…
Gaza: Security Council adopts US resolution calling for ‘immediate, full and complete ceasefire’
The United States-drafted text calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal announced on 31 May by President Joe Biden that has already been accepted by Israel. Adopted by a…
Gaza: Deaths and devastation during hostage rescue operation show ‘seismic trauma’ of ongoing war
According to Gaza’s health ministry, more than 270 people including children and other non-combatants were killed during intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in and around the Nuseirat…
Amid Gaza war, children now work so families can survive: ILO
Details of that development and the “unprecedented devastation” to the Palestinian jobs market and the wider economy beyond Gaza and the West Bank are outlined in a new report from…
Dozens feared dead in Israeli airstrike on UNRWA school in Gaza
“UNRWA can confirm that one of our schools in the Nuseirat area (Middle Areas) was hit overnight / early morning by Israeli Forces. The school was possibly hit several times,”…
Guterres ‘personally devastated’ over inability of UN to safeguard staff in Gaza, despite best efforts
Among them were 135 women and men who worked for the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA), killed during Israeli military operations in Gaza since 7 October. Many were killed…