"ARMED CONFLICTS"

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

Children and their families who are currently sheltering in schools and hospitals in the Gaza Strip are suffering from the lack of warm clothes and blankets to survive the winter that has arrived. UNICEF

“The Gaza Strip is once again the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. After seven days of respite from horrific violence, fighting has resumed. More children will surely die as a result,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement. UNICEF

Wang Yi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, on situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Informal comments to the media by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

Joint Stakeout on Gaza by the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit.

General Assembly: 40th plenary meeting, 78th session.

The situation in the Middle East.

UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder said that the situation in Gaza is “dire,” with 1.5 million people have lost their homes, and hospitals filled with war-wounded children. He stressed the urgency for a ceasefire and the need for lasting peace. UNIFEED / FILE

Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Sami Bahous welcomed "the news that 50 hostages, all women, and children, will be released in return for the release of 150 Palestinian women and children, and a much-needed humanitarian pause.” UNIFEED