"GAZA"

The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. UNIFEED

Israeli bombardments from air, land, and sea across Gaza have significantly intensified since 4 December 2023 afternoon, alongside intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups, in particular in the eastern parts of Gaza City, Jabalia refugee camp, and areas east of Khan Younis. Aldo, due to increased military operations in the West Bank, more than 64 children have been reported killed since 7 October. UNICEF

The World Food Programme (WFP) warned of looming famine in Gaza, as almost all Gazans surveyed are frequently without food. WFP

UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that he invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter because we are “at a breaking point,” warning that there is a high risk of the total collapse of the humanitarian support system in Gaza, which would have devastating consequences. UNIFEED

The World Health Organization (WHO) is providing health support and delivery of vital medical supplies including trauma kits and external fixators to the Al Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis. WHO

Describing the disastrous situation in the Gaza strip two months after the Israeli bombardment started on the Palestinian enclave, the UN health agency (WHO) said that the “civilization is about to break down.” UNTV CH

Climate mitigation talks in Dubai were a “COP of hope”, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said today in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of journalists, policymakers, bankers and civil society organizations are gathered there for the UN’s 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC. IMF

Since 7 October, WHO has documented 212 attacks on health care in the Gaza Strip. Attacks have resulted in at least 565 fatalities, 732 injuries, affecting 56 health facilities and 59 ambulances. WHO

Asked about the latest developments with regard to the disputed Essequibo region along the Venezuela-Guyana border, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa today said, “we are going to respect the sovereignty of each of the countries,” and called for the establishment of “real protection for our borders and that there is no type of invasion or appropriation of something that does not belong to another nation.” UNIFEED

Flanked by Islamic Group (OIC) representatives, Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour said it was expected that a draft resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza “will be put in blue today and action will take place on it when the Security Council meets tomorrow.” UNIFEED