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High-ranking United Nations officials have expressed their growing concern over the escalation of violence in Gaza. In a recent Security Council meeting, they warned about the risk of the situation entering what they have termed a “new horrible chapter” due to the Israeli government’s plans to expand its military operations in the enclave.
Miroslav Jenča, Under-Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and Latin America in the Department of Political Affairs, disclosed that a plan approved by the Israeli Security Cabinet includes total control of Gaza City, the demilitarization of the territory, and the establishment of a civil administration alternative to Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. This plan anticipates the displacement of approximately 800,000 people before October 7, as well as a siege around the city for three months.
Jenča described the current situation as a “humanitarian catastrophe of unimaginable scale” and emphasized that the suffering of the population could drastically intensify if these plans are carried out. He called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, as well as ensuring unrestricted access to humanitarian aid and the unconditional release of all hostages.
Ramesh Rajasingham, director of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, corroborated the severity of the situation in Gaza, noting that since October 2023, more than 61,000 people have lost their lives, including 18,000 children, and 151,000 people have been injured. The healthcare infrastructure is on the brink of collapse, with an alarming increase in child deaths due to acute malnutrition.
The situation is no less critical in the West Bank, where military operations, settler violence, and home demolitions continue at an alarming pace. Rajasingham reminded that the International Court of Justice had urged Israel to end its illegal policies, emphasizing that this violence further undermines the stability and daily lives of Palestinians.
Officials agreed that there is no military solution to the conflict and reiterated the need to facilitate access to humanitarian assistance. They stressed that the only viable path forward is to advance toward an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, thus ensuring a sustainable future for both peoples.
Criticism of Israel came quickly in the Security Council, where the Algerian ambassador questioned the Israeli authorities’ disregard for international laws and humanity in their actions. Meanwhile, the U.S. representative, an ally of Israel, attributed blame to Hamas, generating strong disagreement among the represented nations.
The representative of the Palestinian Authority warned that Israel’s plans would perpetuate the ongoing genocide and called for concrete and urgent measures from the Security Council to ensure the protection of Palestinians. The Israeli ambassador defended that his government’s actions do not seek permanent occupation, but rather the elimination of what they consider a terrorist regime.
The situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues to deteriorate, and calls to action from the international community are becoming increasingly urgent.
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