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UN: Gaza ceasefire largely holding but humanitarian needs 'extremely dire'
Summary
UN officials said the ceasefire in Gaza has largely held but recent strikes and attacks continue; nearly 1.7 million people remain displaced, about 250,000 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, and partners report constrained access for shelter and winter supplies.
The United Nations told the Security Council that, while the ceasefire in Gaza has "largely held" since coming into effect last month, continued strikes and sporadic attacks are jeopardizing the pause and leaving civilians in "extremely dire" conditions.
Deputy Special Coordinator Ramiz Alekh Barov briefed the Council (as summarized by the UN spokesperson) saying humanitarian partners report almost 80% of Gaza's buildings were damaged or destroyed — a figure the briefing expresses as about 250,000 buildings —…
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