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UN says Gaza ceasefire phase permitted more aid but urges parties to seize phase 2 to expand relief
Summary
At a UN press briefing, spokesperson Steph said phase 1 of the Gaza ceasefire allowed the UN and partners to deliver significantly more humanitarian assistance but warned that insecurity and logistical hurdles still limit relief; the UN said it is ready to support phase 2 implementation and emphasized its role is humanitarian, not demilitarization.
UN spokesperson Steph told reporters that the ceasefire's first phase enabled the UN to deliver ‘‘much more humanitarian aid’’ than during active hostilities, but that the humanitarian needs in Gaza remain ‘‘humongous.’’ She said the UN and partners have provided tents, mattresses and other shelter items to more than 9,700 families since the ceasefire took effect but that only about…
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