I reiterate my appeal for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and for the release of all hostages.

I call for the Rafah crossing to be re-opened immediately and for the unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Gaza.

The escalation of military activity in and around Rafah by the IDF is further impeding humanitarian access & worsening an already dire situation.

At the same time, Hamas goes on firing rockets indiscriminately.

Civilians must be respected & protected at all times.

Today a United Nations vehicle was struck in Gaza, killing one of our colleagues & injuring another.
More than 190 UN staff have been killed in Gaza.
Humanitarian workers must be protected.
I condemn all attacks on UN personnel and reiterate my urgent appeal for an immediate humanitarian…

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Ultimately, we know there is no military solution to this conflict.

We need an urgent ceasefire and a coordinated international effort to deliver a political process that can get the country back on track.

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Time and again, I have witnessed the enormous impact of civil society in every corner of the world.

Today, I saluted their work at the United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, and I asked them to keep working with us to build a better world.

It's crucial to establish dialogue between political decision-makers & civil society at national level & within int'l institutions.

This is key to rebuilding trust & ensuring decisions are shaped by the concerns, values & experiences of people across the globe.

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A massive ground attack in Rafah would lead to an epic humanitarian disaster.

The international community must speak with one voice for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages, and a massive surge in life-saving aid.

The fate of Palestinians, Israelis & the entire region hangs in the balance.

I reiterate my appeal for the Government of Israel & the leadership of Hamas to demonstrate political courage & spare no effort to reach agreement to stop the bloodshed & free the hostages.

I condemn the recent attack on UNRWA's Headquarters in East Jerusalem.

Targeting aid workers and humanitarian assets is unacceptable, and must stop.

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Her achievements highlight the vital importance of women #ServingForPeace .

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A full-scale assault on Rafah would be a human catastrophe.

Countless more civilian casualties.

Countless more families forced to flee yet again – with nowhere safe to go.

Meanwhile, the repercussions will be felt far beyond, in the occupied West Bank, and across the region.

After more than 1,100 Israelis were killed in the Hamas terror attacks of 7 October, after more than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, haven’t we seen enough?

Haven’t civilians suffered enough death & destruction?

The international community has a shared…

An assault on Rafah would be a strategic mistake, a political calamity & a humanitarian nightmare.

I appeal to all those with influence over Israel to do everything in their power to help avert even more tragedy.

I reiterate my appeal for Israel & Hamas to show political courage & spare no effort to secure an agreement now.

To stop the bloodshed.

To free the hostages.

To help stabilize the region.

This is a crucial opportunity that we cannot afford to miss.

I am disturbed & distressed by the renewed military activity in Rafah by the Israeli Defence Forces.

I urge the Government of Israel to stop any escalation, and engage constructively in the ongoing diplomatic talks.

I reiterate my urgent call to the Israeli government & Hamas leadership to come to an agreement & stop the suffering.

I'm deeply concerned by indications that a large-scale military operation in Rafah may be imminent.

Protection of civilians is paramount in int'l humanitarian…

As we gear up for the Summit of the Future in September, I’m committed to making sure youth play a strong role in it.

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