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The representative said the United Nations is working to scale up humanitarian deliveries and reported that more than 630 trucks of aid entered Gaza the previous day, with at least 300 of them going to the north. He emphasized that “United Nations entities, including the backbone of our humanitarian response, UNRWA, must be able to perform their functions without hindrance” and that the UN must have “rapid, safe, and unimpeded access through all available channels and crossings to deliver food, water, medicine, fuel, shelter, and material to repair infrastructure.”

The speaker outlined four simultaneous actions needed on the ground: ensure UN and other humanitarian actors can operate freely; provide visas, permits and protective and communications equipment to allow a surge of relief; enable civilians to access lifesaving aid and medical evacuations; and remove explosive ordnance so people can return safely. The representative also urged member states to accept patients needing evacuation, called for restoration of public order to prevent looting of supplies, and said international media should be allowed into Gaza to report on conditions.

The representative reiterated condemnation of the October 7 terror attacks and of the high levels of death and destruction in Gaza, and called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and protection of civilians while humanitarian flows scale up.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Middle East: Region is being reshaped, but not clear what will emerge - UN Chief | United Nations","oneSentenceSummary","A United Nations representative welcomed a ceasefire and initial hostage releases from Gaza, credited mediators, and urged rapid, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access — including for UNRWA and other agencies — while calling for protection of civilians and removal of explosive ordnance.","taxTitle","United Nations","taxId",77382,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6746382,"UN: UNIFIL helping sustain fragile cessation in southern Lebanon; urges full implementation of Resolution 1701",210,1000,211000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700&start=1&end=211","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700/thumbnail_1000.jpg","/articles/6746382/UN-UNIFIL-helping-sustain-fragile-cessation-in-southern-Lebanon-urges-full-implementation-of-Resolution-1701","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746382-4843979d18b8f112353cfc6f410f13b8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109791&Signature=KLN-dutW-5xUUWj4QAd5cSfImN2HowqfPNqQn3k0A8hdg64DtpKFQuWIdL3H6~CejPq6ZRQSewcuKLTDh~TPe477OWxTRngCP74~o9xzkNbLKFm9PrvVV4lOBOzC~qd~2u9SBzMRSROCIUMHKvhpjGMmv-cqTuIldiVEQ5LTd4V4USzp~tKDrFXr-oOVaaS3v1GrzPalReBfCWeJ~yZ9ubHa33bvdn2bRkYJgGM~rlYzgA2JU1V2~J5RTHx~FXoDjMPnLf-t5H95H0MBOamzsLlQlWRVcQhvchT3HdObKJfexqm~ol1wp8LUREEsD3VLtqaRMWVsiVZiufixcTjaHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A United Nations representative told the Security Council that UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have helped sustain a fragile cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to fully implement Security Council Resolution 1701. “The cessation of hostilities is fragile, but it is holding,” the representative said, adding that UNIFIL troops are “undertaking vital efforts to nurture this process.”

The representative said UN peacekeeping forces have worked closely with the Lebanese Armed Forces and reported that, since 27 November, UNIFIL has carried out over 730 missions in cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces, facilitated the redeployment of Lebanese forces to more than 50 positions and supported 39 humanitarian missions coordinated with the Lebanese Red Cross and other UN entities and NGOs. The speaker called for strengthened capacities for mine clearance and disposal of unexploded ordnance and for adaptation of operations within UNIFIL’s mandate.

The UN representative reiterated that “Resolution 1701 is clear. The area between the Blue Line and the Litani River must be free of all armed personnel, assets and weapons other than those of the government of Lebanon and UNIFIL,” and urged the parties to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The speaker said it is vital that any Israeli presence in the south end as defined in the agreement and that the Lebanese Armed Forces be present throughout Lebanon.

The representative also expressed “profound gratitude and admiration” to UNIFIL personnel and extended thanks to troop-contributing countries. The UN pledged continued support to help transform the cessation of hostilities into a durable peace.","A UN representative told the Security Council that UN peacekeepers have helped sustain a fragile cessation of hostilities in southern Lebanon, called for an end to Israeli presence south of the Blue Line, and urged full implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6746368,"UN backs Syrian-led, inclusive political transition in line with Resolution 2254",16,631000,647000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700&start=631&end=647","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700/thumbnail_631000.jpg","/articles/6746368/UN-backs-Syrian-led-inclusive-political-transition-in-line-with-Resolution-2254","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746368-a6aae2a3c42b1401b8e8fce89b307189/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109791&Signature=ZMO371xtIu-Nx7y7sJPrVt2VonrjslOoW1CepOxUpIDz-we1nFrNEEV-xKAwM94KyVId0pZXcaR08aPwG9SVgR8EOGp-z2EuArLE6~HSWbShZoIztutGjnQVN~cX~Iqcwt8oUg77NczPB0h0zmqkAXSpFRh25WDaINBg75pPFphc5riE5rI1zt-uE6KrFpN4OwQxb5xLQ7g3QVslA80IboSDjwWQO3PDjz4d5m6nlwGEHH8z15Ci5zJDnLay~0aAE2CS7UDvsrsYOx2hey0RvJcMWNgYx9YTnAxbF8YL2jm68uJVcSeRKLxVBkvgQwiSNqyvTxNo~-keq2l51oDWww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A United Nations representative told the Security Council that the UN is committed to supporting a Syrian-led process that ensures a credible and inclusive political transition in line with Security Council Resolution 2254. The speaker said there is “a possibility of promise for the people of Syria” following the fall of the previous regime and years of bloodshed but warned that “we cannot let the flame of hope turn into an inferno of chaos.”

The representative urged member states and the international community to support steps that would enable an inclusive political transition, saying significant work on sanctions and designations will likely be necessary given Syria’s urgent economic needs. The speaker framed an inclusive political transition as the most effective means to ensure Syria receives more support and to pave the way toward a united, sovereign Syria with territorial integrity fully reestablished.

The UN said it would work with Syrians and international partners to advance a Syrian-led process and welcomed member states’ expressions of solidarity, while emphasizing that more significant work remains to address economic and political challenges.","A United Nations representative told the Security Council the UN supports a Syrian-led, credible and inclusive political transition in line with Security Council Resolution 2254 and said easing sanctions and designations will likely be necessary to meet urgent economic needs.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6746373,"UN warns annexation in West Bank would violate international law, urges steps toward two-state solution",58,526000,584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700&start=526&end=584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2132655-c36fdbf766804a251db0e9418e42b700/thumbnail_526000.jpg","/articles/6746373/UN-warns-annexation-in-West-Bank-would-violate-international-law-urges-steps-toward-two-state-solution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6746373-0b03516a76383578b8e824abffd3c851/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109791&Signature=lNtIn~3kkMxl18o6FWpT4Xcz7~shub5pTaikty-utUoxIzo5JOkwh4Ya~Wa4lOaDOTPoPW9yaSNkdCMByCX32vdvsE5D8BX~pY15ezkjeivK3feTrlaRKSHlEb-xTds1NFfFYz5gcV6Q20jwbdOdT63XTo0A9xL2D6paCR6gfzQ0SO1whjYT~g3bcTy4zLgO~45Ab-RBR40HFE3~~js3LRVop~HLJvf11G~Wc8-Hb9MY91kBHtyr6~FjKejkYelc0Ge8vynVOKbGNxFGoJwOkGUS2UF15jhshpXMvqmgPje6z0PV0JQHo62wJCwYVSnALOtmxz9Tb7iON9NyGkYQQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A United Nations representative told the Security Council that settlement expansion and administrative changes in the West Bank threaten the integrity and contiguity of the occupied Palestinian territory and said senior Israeli officials’ statements about possible annexation would “constitute the most serious violation of international law.”

The speaker said Israeli initiatives over the past two years have “streamlined and accelerated the settlement approval process,” and that control over many aspects of planning and daily life in Area C of the West Bank has been transferred to Israeli civilian authorities. The representative warned that these developments deepen the risk to contiguity and to prospects for a negotiated two-state solution.

The UN representative said greater stability in the Middle East requires “irreversible action towards a two state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security in line with international law, relevant UN resolutions, and previous agreements with Jerusalem as the capital of both states.” The speaker urged continued UN support for efforts to advance peace, stability and a more hopeful future for Palestinians and Israelis.","A United Nations representative warned that proposed annexation of parts of the West Bank would be a serious violation of international law, flagged accelerated settlement approvals and control transfers in Area C, and called for irreversible action toward a two-state solution with Jerusalem as capital for both states in line with UN resolutions.","actionData","errors"]

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UN urges rapid humanitarian scale-up as Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal begins

UN: UNIFIL helping sustain fragile cessation in southern Lebanon; urges full implementation of Resolution 1701

UN backs Syrian-led, inclusive political transition in line with Resolution 2254

UN warns annexation in West Bank would violate international law, urges steps toward two-state solution