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UN Senior Official Urges Collective Effort for Palestinian Reconstruction in Gaza

Strategic Insights

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The United Nations is emphasizing the importance of avoiding a return to conflict in Gaza, with senior official Ramiz Alakbarov stating that the remaining hostages must be released and humanitarian assistance must enter the Strip "at scale" to prevent further escalation. The Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process outlined a 60-day response plan, which includes measures to streamline customs procedures, expand access routes, and restore essential services. Alakbarov emphasized the need for a collective effort to rebuild Gaza, led by the Palestinian Authority and supported by international partners, civil society, and the private sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN is working on a 60-day response plan to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, which includes streamline customs procedures, expand access routes, and restore essential services.
  • The plan requires more crossings and functional relief corridors, safe passage for aid workers and civilians, unrestricted entry of goods, and sustained entry of fuel.
  • Reconstruction in Gaza will require a collective effort, led by the Palestinian Authority and supported by international partners, civil society, and the private sector.
  • The UN will continue to support efforts to end the occupation and resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in line with international law and UN resolutions, realizing a two-State solution with secure and recognized borders.

Statistics:

  • 60 days: The duration of the UN's response plan to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
  • Several crossings: Required for the plan to meet its targets and ensure an effective response.
  • 100%: Unrestricted entry of goods required to support the recovery of Gaza.
  • 100%: Sustained entry of fuel required to support the recovery of Gaza.
  • Several NGOs: Operational space required for UN and NGO operations in Gaza.

Sources:

  • United Nations (video statements)
  • 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).

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