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U.N. briefing details heavy civilian toll in Gaza, calls for hostages’ release and immediate ceasefire
Summary
A council briefing reported thousands of Palestinian casualties, widespread damage to hospitals and infrastructure, disruptions to aid, and hostage-taking since Oct. 7; the speaker urged release of hostages, unimpeded humanitarian access and a sustained ceasefire.
Unidentified Speaker (S1) told the Security Council on Aug. 29 that Gaza and the West Bank are facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions and urged immediate action to protect civilians and restore aid access. The briefing, given alongside Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo (as referenced in the update), outlined casualty figures, disruptions to health and water services, attacks on humanitarian workers, and intensified operations in the northern West Bank.
The speaker opened by reaffirming "the equal value of every human life" and summarized the purpose of international humanitarian law as limiting the consequences of war and protecting people who are not fighting. The briefing said more than 1,000 people were taken hostage on Oct. 7 and stated an…
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