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UN urges rapid humanitarian scale-up as Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal begins
Summary
A United Nations representative welcomed a ceasefire and initial hostage releases from Gaza, credited mediators, and urged rapid, safe, and unimpeded humanitarian access — including for UNRWA and other agencies — while calling for protection of civilians and removal of explosive ordnance.
A United Nations representative told the Security Council that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in Gaza offers a “ray of hope” and urged that the agreement be fully implemented to deliver relief and a permanent cessation of hostilities. He credited Egypt, Qatar and the United States for mediation and noted that “yesterday, the first 3 female hostages were released as part of the first phase, and 90 Palestinian prisoners were also released by Israel.”
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