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UN says Gaza crisis ‘beyond anything we’ve seen’ and urges safe, sustained aid access
Summary
United Nations officials warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is unprecedented, described a UN plan to scale up assistance during a ceasefire, and said access constraints and safety risks are preventing lifesaving deliveries.
UN spokesperson Stephanie said at a United Nations noon briefing that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is “beyond anything we've seen in recent times,” and urged that crossings be opened, fuel and equipment allowed in, and humanitarian staff permitted to operate safely so the UN can scale up deliveries if a ceasefire occurs.
The secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, "said that the scale and scope of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is beyond anything we've seen in recent times," Stephanie reported, and called again for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of hostages, unimpeded humanitarian access and steps toward a two-state solution.
Stephanie said the UN’s under‑secretary‑general for humanitarian affairs, Tom Fletcher, has shared with member states a plan that "outlines the steps necessary to stop…
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