Here’s the translation to American English:
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This Wednesday, during a session of the UN Security Council, the Under-Secretary-General for the Middle East, Khaled Khiari, expressed his growing concern about the critical humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “nightmare of historical proportions” that needs to be resolved immediately. While discussions continue regarding a possible ceasefire and the release of hostages, conditions in the region are rapidly deteriorating. Since June 30, at least 1,891 Palestinians have died, of which 294 were killed while attempting to collect humanitarian aid.
Israeli military operations have intensified in areas such as Deir al-Balah, where UN facilities have been attacked, complicating access to necessary assistance. Additionally, evacuation orders have led to mass displacements, further exacerbating the crisis on the ground. During the meeting, Khiari also condemned the attack on July 17 against the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City, which resulted in three deaths and displaced 600 people. He called for an international investigation and accountability for such acts.
In the West Bank, the situation is equally alarming. Multiple incidents of violence have been reported from both Israeli forces and settlers. For instance, the killing of a Palestinian minor and the shooting of an Israeli in Gush Etzion highlight the rising tensions. Furthermore, the fiscal crisis facing the Palestinian Authority threatens to paralyze essential services.
Khiari emphasized the need for a clear political approach that leads to an effective peace agreement, insisting that the solution lies in the coexistence of two states. He reiterated the importance of revitalizing negotiations during the ministerial meeting scheduled for the end of this month, hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.
In this context, the Palestinian ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, underscored that the population is deliberately dying of hunger and thirst. He highlighted the suffering of citizens in Gaza and denounced the attacks by Israeli forces on those attempting to access food or water. For his part, Israel’s permanent representative to the UN, Danny Danon, questioned the organization’s work, accusing it of political bias and protecting terrorists, and announced that visas for UN-related humanitarian workers would be limited.
This episode not only highlights the rise in violence and deaths in Gaza and the West Bank but also underscores the complexity and prolongation of the conflict in the region, emphasizing the urgency of effective dialogue that leads to a lasting solution.
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