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UN urges immediate ceasefire and restoration of aid as Gaza crossings remain closed
Summary
The United Nations renewed calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, immediate release of hostages and unimpeded humanitarian access after Israeli closure of crossings entered its twentieth day; UN agencies reported staff casualties, mass displacement and severe supply shortfalls.
The United Nations on March 21 renewed appeals for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the unconditional release of remaining hostages and the restoration of unimpeded humanitarian assistance as Israeli closures of crossings into the Gaza Strip entered their twentieth day.
The appeal came during a UN press briefing in which spokesperson Farhan (UN press briefing) summarized recent statements by the secretary-general and senior UN officials about mounting civilian suffering. "Hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally," Sigrid Cog, the UN special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process ad interim, told the Security Council and reiterated in the briefing.
Why it matters: UN agencies and humanitarian partners say the closure of crossings is inflicting catastrophic harm on people already facing extreme…
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