Conflict

Gaza: UN relief officials warn of growing humanitarian crisis as conflict continues

New York, Aug 1 (JEN) As the crisis in Gaza continues unabated, United Nations relief officials on Thursday urged the parties to protect civilians amid the ongoing conflict, which has resulted in thousands of casualties and caused widespread displacement and destruction. more

Citing humanitarian impact, Ban warns against further escalation in Gaza conflict

New York, July 30 (JEN): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly urged all sides to avoid any further escalation in the Gaza conflict, warning of the devastating humanitarian impact on ...

‘Appalled’ by attack on UN-run school in Gaza, Ban urges halt to all fighting

New York, July 25 (JEN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he is “appalled” by the news of an attack on a United Nations-run school in Gaza where hundreds of people had taken ...

There can be no military solution, Ban says as Israel launches ground offensive against Gaza

New York, July 18 (JEN): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday voiced his regret that Israel has launched a ground offensive against Gaza, despite calls for restraint, and stressed th ...

On visit to Gaza, senior UN humanitarian officials call for halt to Israeli offensive

New York, July 15 (JEN): Concerned about more civilian casualties in a possible Israeli military incursion into Gaza, senior United Nations humanitarian officials on a visit to the area call ...

Gaza: UN pledges support as Palestinian government takes shape

New York, Jun 9 (JEN): The senior United Nations envoy in the Middle East visited the Gaza Strip on Sunday for the first time since the signing of the Beach Camp Agreement and the formation ...

Gaza: UN calls for end to Israeli blockade

New York, Apr 18 (JEN): On his first official visit to the Gaza Strip, the new head of the United Nations agency assisting Palestinian refugees across the Middle East underscored the need to ...