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Farhan, the UN spokesperson, said that Tom Fletcher, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, told Security Council members that “Israel is deliberately unashamedly imposing inhumane conditions on civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory.” Farhan reported Fletcher’s warning that “every single 1 of the 2,100,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face the risk of famine. 1 in 5 face starvation.”

The briefing said attacks have struck medical facilities. Farhan said a team from the World Health Organization was inside the European Gaza Hospital in Khan Younis when the facility was hit, and that the premises were struck again the next morning, reportedly causing additional casualties. The UN noted that WHO has documented at least 686 attacks impacting health care in the strip since October 2023.

The spokesperson said the blockade and denial of access to cargo have led to dwindling market stocks and dramatic price rises. He cited one example: during May in Gaza City, a single 25-kilogram bag of wheat flour was being sold for the equivalent of more than $415, an increase of more than 3,000% compared with last February.

Meal distribution has plummeted, the UN said. Farhan reported that only about 250,000 individual meals are being provided each day through roughly 65 community kitchens, down from nearly 1,100,000 meals daily produced by about 80 community kitchens on April 25.

The UN said humanitarian partners have prepositioned more than 71,000 metric tons of food in the region that are ready for delivery “as soon as the blockade on the entry of supplies is lifted.” The spokesperson urged member states with influence to ensure international law is respected and humanitarian operations are enabled without further delay.

On the proposed aid modality sometimes described in media reports as the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation or the Israeli humanitarian distribution plan, Farhan said the UN is not on board. Asked whether the UN supported the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, he replied, “No. No. No. We're not. And he explained why we were not.” He summarized the UN view that the proposed mechanism would make aid conditional on political objectives and would not uphold the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality.

The briefing also reported an escalation affecting UN peacekeepers. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said its personnel and assets near the Blue Line experienced an aggressive posture by the Israel Defense Forces, including an incident in which direct fire hit the perimeter of a UNIFIL position south of the village of Kfar Shuba. The UN said this marked the first time a UNIFIL position had been directly hit since the Nov. 27 cessation of hostilities understanding and that it has observed other incidents and aggressive behavior in recent days. The UN protested these actions and reminded all sides of their responsibility to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and property.

Why it matters: the briefing lays out acute humanitarian shortfalls, direct impacts on health-care facilities and a UN refusal to endorse an externally proposed aid distribution mechanism, signaling continued diplomatic friction over how to deliver assistance.

Sourcing note: the quoted condemnations of conditions in Gaza and criticism of the aid modality were reported by the UN spokesperson from remarks by Tom Fletcher and other UN officials during Security Council briefings and the press briefing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Secretary-General/Peacekeeping, Yemen & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations","oneSentenceSummary","The United Nations told reporters that humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip have worsened sharply, that hospitals have been hit and that the UN cannot support a proposed aid distribution modality because it would make assistance conditional on political objectives.","taxTitle","United Nations, International","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},6567493,"UN cites broad pledges at Berlin peacekeeping ministerial; Germany funds gender-specific protective gear for women peacekeepers",154,46000,200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3300466-7249ce0e6a3cd78159005cbddacd22c5&start=46&end=200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3300466-7249ce0e6a3cd78159005cbddacd22c5/thumbnail_46000.jpg","/articles/6567493/UN-cites-broad-pledges-at-Berlin-peacekeeping-ministerial-Germany-funds-gender-specific-protective-gear-for-women-peacekeepers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567493-06cc763a4165a8fc592c38ff525309ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1774997422&Signature=My53kmrakUgE22qjFHMGSDEFDjULFO0jJSN36OUzph6UrqBLv7lEc9Nhm63z-IAkLP8xdzc8U2a~~VZI7h23PKnhis2TjT6bxjS-5SktVDY5HtEf2zDdBjqK-0isCjd-ix5TNK69-AY~JIQKqmgU7gZGwzJvs308ApTAtEkFWlx4-5ZgajhAngGlM8EDPQT~3ujoq~QkutYrTXz6UUFmAF4QFYmi~SUHnblmV2uiiv10r7pIWL-4qAW2xpoWMPwhwfErToW2DCR74hgxywRF6FO69TSb7ceQl-Ws~bldA4w3mzHj1abs1~nfC8xyY2ieBIq1VDwBkLYbBtilFzkIdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The United Nations said at a press briefing that more than 30 member states attended a ministerial meeting on peacekeeping in Berlin and that 74 member states made pledges to support peace operations.

Farhan, the UN spokesperson, told reporters: “53 member states pledged uniformed capabilities, including 88 military and police units. 59 member states pledged specialized training on critical issues. 18 member states made pledges related to technological advances and data driven approaches. And 38 member states made pledges to further implement the women, peace, and security agenda.”

Why it matters: pledges of personnel, training and technology shape how quickly and effectively UN peace operations can respond to crises and meet Security Council mandates. The addition of women-targeted equipment is intended to support the deployment and safety of uniformed women personnel, a stated UN objective under the women, peace and security agenda.

At the ministerial gathering, the UN announced a Germany-funded multiyear initiative to provide women troops deployed in peace operations with gender-specific protective gear, including ballistic vests and helmets. The brief said the project is worth €1,000,000 in total and that recipients selected to receive the equipment are Fiji, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Mongolia, and Tanzania.

The UN said the equipment was selected “in recognition of their commitment to the uniformed gender parity strategy and the deployment of women in operational roles.” The initiative aims to enhance the performance, safety and security of women peacekeepers in complex and volatile mission environments and to promote their participation in peacekeeping efforts.

The spokesperson said the pledges and the equipment program were announced during an awards ceremony attended by Nils Hilmer, state secretary of the German Ministry of Defense, and Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support.

The UN said a press release with fuller details of the pledges would be issued and shared when approved.

A note on sourcing: the numbers and project description were provided by the UN spokesperson during the briefing and attributed in the briefing to statements made at the Berlin ministerial.","The United Nations said ministers at a Berlin peacekeeping meeting made multiple capability and training pledges, and Germany funded a €1,000,000 program to supply gender-specific protective gear to selected troop-contributing countries.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":56,"_72":56,"_73":56},6567483,"UN highlights Syria recovery obstacles; Somalia floods and Haiti displacement strain humanitarian response, funding low",0,597000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3300466-7249ce0e6a3cd78159005cbddacd22c5&start=597&end=597","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3300466-7249ce0e6a3cd78159005cbddacd22c5/thumbnail_597000.jpg","/articles/6567483/UN-highlights-Syria-recovery-obstacles-Somalia-floods-and-Haiti-displacement-strain-humanitarian-response-funding-low","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567483-a40fb981a59441e8ae85a40e416a413e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774997422&Signature=TNYh96FhbQ2waluFp8anXz1eMJxzhhXjKK~4FoXJQI0Ek8i8~D8AleQC10H5Plom4O7pHY2XQdonvjkh-Sl8Muqa0HT-Lg0J9Xfyt-gNV5hdU~odD51aPBIGKpwPdlSO1zADfTH9y47YUT5ReajYW7Wj9MYpEVcg10AnmZhpcygkS0bj4cysBR~e2sJsgQlnvMqn3ZA3rn6z2smF-9NWgq-nIkQFyQXntIef-cdqBDv4OZjvdRTVrrG8Nnq2BEot5LhsnvzD25byWsec4KpHCN9-BMhpdP1QSe13WvEnlXKVab3F7jna20IONzCOU3VQc-NXwmIzRXByvrQI4E5deg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The United Nations briefed reporters on multiple humanitarian and recovery challenges around the world.

Syria: Farhan said the UN special envoy for Syria, Garrett Peterson, welcomed recent statements regarding the cessation of sanctions and said sanctions relief is “crucial to enabling the delivery of essential services, including health and education, reviving the Syrian economy, unlocking meaningful support from the region, and enabling many Syrians to contribute actively to a national effort to rebuild their country.” The briefing cited a new International Organization for Migration report saying lack of economic opportunities and essential services presents the greatest challenges for Syrians returning to their communities; the report noted unreliable access to electricity, clean water and health care, gaps in civil documentation and slow shelter reconstruction.

Somalia: The briefing said torrential rains in Banadir on May 9 triggered deadly floods that killed nine people and affected more than 24,000 people; authorities reported that key infrastructure, shelters and displacement sites were swept away and that the federal government is leading the response with UN partners providing food, shelter, hygiene kits and cash. The spokesperson said that since mid-April flash floods caused by heavy seasonal rains have claimed 17 lives and impacted more than 84,000 people across Somalia. The briefing said the $1,400,000,000 humanitarian needs and response plan is 11% funded so far, with approximately $158,000,000 received.

Haiti: The UN said more than 50,000 people uprooted by clashes in the Centre department continue to live in informal sites or with host families and have limited access to essential services. The briefing said UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration, together with partners, have distributed health and hygiene supplies, blankets and other essential items to more than 1,800 displaced families. The World Food Programme supplied more than 80,000 hot meals and partners delivered over 45,000 liters of clean water. Mobile clinics supported by UNICEF and the World Health Organization provided more than 2,200 health consultations and WHO delivered 1.5 metric tons of medicine to local health facilities. Nearly 300 children were screened for malnutrition, with dozens receiving treatment; psychosocial and recreational activities reached more than 1,400 children.

Why it matters: these briefings show concurrent crises in multiple regions and emphasize funding shortfalls that limit humanitarian partners' ability to scale responses.

Sourcing note: figures and findings were provided by the UN spokesperson and referenced agencies (IOM, UNICEF, WFP, WHO).","The UN summarized separate humanitarian and development challenges: an IOM report on barriers to Syrian returnees, Somalia floods that killed and affected thousands, and large displacement in Haiti, while funding shortfalls limit responses.","actionData","errors"]

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UN says Gaza faces 'risk of famine,' documents hospital attacks; rejects proposed aid modality as inconsistent with humanitarian principles

UN cites broad pledges at Berlin peacekeeping ministerial; Germany funds gender-specific protective gear for women peacekeepers

UN highlights Syria recovery obstacles; Somalia floods and Haiti displacement strain humanitarian response, funding low