Israel-Hamas War: UN Agencies and Humanitarians Unite for Urgent Ceasefire Plea

The leaders of 11 United Nations agencies and seven humanitarian organizations within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) have jointly called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War. They expressed deep concern over the loss of life, with around 1,400 people killed in Israel and over 200 individuals abducted by Hamas militants on October 7. These leaders find these events to be truly distressing.

In their statement, they highlighted the tragic killings of more civilians in Gaza and the severe restrictions that have left 2.2 million Palestinians without access to essential resources like food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel. The IASC condemns the besiegement and attacks on this entire population, including bombings in their homes, shelters, hospitals, and places of worship, deeming it unacceptable.

The IASC emphasized the urgent need for increased aid, including food, water, medicine, and fuel, to safely and rapidly reach those in need, particularly women and children. They also expressed grave concerns about more than 100 attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza.

UN Agencies Call for Hostage Release

Furthermore, the signatories of this plea called for the immediate and unconditional release of all civilians held hostage by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups. Notable UN agencies among these signatories include the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), among others.

It’s important to note that the conflict has taken a heavy toll on Palestinian lives, with Hamas authorities in Gaza reporting a death toll of 9,700 Palestinians due to Israel’s military campaign against Hamas targets.

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