According to Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq, the UN is emphasizing the need to turn diplomatic progress into urgent, concrete action on the ground. Although the UN has no specific role in finalizing the Peace Board chaired by President Trump, which is set to oversee Gaza’s transition and reconstruction, or in the planned stabilization force, Haq stated that the UN is “committed to implementing the roles entrusted to it in the resolution.”
Aid Provider
The UN is tasked with increasing humanitarian assistance for civilians affected by the conflict in the Strip, following over two years of war between Hamas and Israeli forces. It aims to support efforts to move the parties toward the next phase of the ceasefire. The US peace plan and a temporary international force for Gaza received endorsement from the Council on Monday, with a 13-0 vote and abstentions from Russia and China.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the resolution an important step in consolidating the ceasefire, highlighting the need to proceed to the second phase of the US plan, which includes a political process aimed at achieving a two-State solution, following previous UN resolutions.
Delivery Continues
In Gaza on Tuesday, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, emphasized the commitment of humanitarian workers to providing crucial life-saving support, including shelter. Distribution of tents, tarpaulins, and other essentials continues for affected families. The UN is accelerating funding to support these efforts, said Haq, with $18 million from the occupied Palestinian territory Humanitarian Fund, as winter and heavy rains worsen living conditions.
The funding has enabled partners to proceed with over 30 planned projects addressing food, nutrition, water, health, shelter, protection, and other essential needs. As of Sunday, the number of operational health service points in Gaza increased to 219, up from fewer than 200 in October.
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