Middle East Conflict has Reached "a Moment of Grave Peril"-UN Humanitarian Chief | United Nations

United Nations press briefing · March 7, 2026

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Introduction and handoff

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Moderator Steph introduces Tom to brief attendees on 'the humanitarian situation in The Middle East' and hands the floor to him.

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Tom Fletcher, a U.N. USG, warned of a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis across the Middle East, called for immediate de-escalation and described shortages of fuel, shelter and food while detailing displacement and casualty figures reported by U.N. agencies.

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