The United Nations is calling for a humanitarian pause in the ongoing conflict in Gaza, as the situation continues to worsen. The UN General Assembly has voted in favor of a pause, but it is not binding. The UN Secretary-General expresses regret over Israel's intensified military operations.
Last modified on Sun 29 Oct 2023 20.02 CETwill be held on Monday as the council’s Arab representative seeks a binding resolution demanding that Israel accepts a humanitarian pause to the fighting in Gaza .
“The world is witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe taking place before our eyes. More than 2 million people, with nowhere safe to go, are being denied the essentials for life – food, water, shelter and medical care – while being subjected to relentless bombardment.
Netanyahu spoke on Sunday with Joe Biden, Netanyahu’s office said. The Israeli statement did not expand on the conversation. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, criticised Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. He also spoke with the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak. The two men “agreeed on efforts to get crucial food, fuel, water and medicine to those who need it, and to get foreign nationals out”, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.
The UAE has asked for UN aid head, Martin Griffiths, and Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency providing aid to Palestinians , to brief the security council on Monday.
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