Gaza: Situation improved somewhat, but progress is far too slow - UNSCO Briefing | United Nations

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Briefing by Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator at the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO), on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. “During my recent visit, I witnessed immense hardship amid continued displacement, overcrowded living conditions, widespread destruction, and near-daily casualties caused by ongoing Israeli military operations,” the UN's Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process said. “The situation in Gaza has improved somewhat – but progress is far too slow,” he said. “Recent weeks have seen some welcome progress in clearing solid waste from key areas and coordinating the entry of desperately needed sanitation equipment and supplies.” “These are relevant steps, but they remain highly insufficient in the face of the immense needs on the ground,” he continued. Citing the latest Integrated Phase Classification report, Alakbarov noted improvements in food security and nutrition in Gaza but cautioned that “the situation remains highly fragile, and most families across the Strip are still relying on humanitarian assistance as their only lifeline.”


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