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UN says renewed fighting in Gaza worsens humanitarian crisis; calls for ceasefire and investigates strike on UN facilities
Summary
At a UN press briefing, senior UN officials described a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, renewed calls for a ceasefire, the confirmed deaths of UN staff in recent strikes, and an investigation into an explosion that hit UN guest houses.
At a United Nations press briefing, UN officials warned that renewed hostilities in Gaza have deepened an already dire humanitarian crisis, called for an immediate renewal of the ceasefire and the unconditional release of hostages, and said they are investigating an explosion that struck UN guest houses.
Assistant Secretary-General Khalid Kyari briefed the Security Council and told reporters, "The hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally," and urged a renewed ceasefire as the best way to protect civilians, release detainees and allow humanitarian and commercial supplies into the strip.
The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) confirmed the death of Marine Valev Marinov, 51, of Bulgaria, after two UN guest houses were hit by an explosion in Deir al-Balah,…
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