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U.N. statement welcomes Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, urges rapid humanitarian access and two-state path
Summary
An unnamed United Nations representative welcomed a deal to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, called for immediate, unimpeded humanitarian access, and urged parties to pursue Palestinian unity and a negotiated two-state solution in line with international law and U.N. resolutions.
An unidentified United Nations representative welcomed an announced deal to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza and urged parties to allow rapid, safe humanitarian access, the speaker said.
The representative commended mediators Egypt, Qatar and the United States "for their dedicated efforts in brokering this deal," and said, "The United Nations stands ready to support the implementation of this deal and scale up the delivery of sustained humanitarian relief to the countless Palestinians who continue to suffer." (Speaker 1)
The speaker said the humanitarian situation in Gaza is "at catastrophic levels" and called on all parties to "facilitate the rapid and unhindered and safe humanitarian relief for all civilians in need." The statement said the U.N. would do "whatever is humanly possible," while noting "the serious challenges and constraints that we face," and called for matching efforts by other humanitarian actors, the private sector and bilateral initiatives.
The representative described the ceasefire as "a critical first step" but urged additional measures tied to broader political goals, including preserving the unity, contiguity and integrity of the occupied Palestinian territory. The speaker emphasized that "unified Palestinian governance must remain a top priority" and urged all partners to "seize this opportunity to establish a credible political path" toward a negotiated two-state solution in line with international law and relevant U.N. resolutions.
The speaker paid tribute to civilians killed in the violence, including U.N. personnel and humanitarian workers, and affirmed the organization's continued commitment to supporting efforts that promote peace, stability and a more hopeful future for people in Palestine, Israel and the region.
No formal votes or other institutional actions were recorded in the statement; the remarks were limited to endorsement of the announced deal, calls for humanitarian access, and political appeals reflected above.
