“Condemns all actions that undermine the ceasefire and endanger civilian lives.”
Guarantees given
Dujarric said that António Guterres noted “the importance of renewed guarantees from the parties to implement the ceasefire” and He stressed that “these commitments must be fully fulfilled.”
He added that any act that harms civilians or obstructs humanitarian operations “must be avoided.”
The Secretary-General once again praised the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye and the United States, describing their commitment as “critical to sustaining the agreement, avoiding further escalation and allowing greater humanitarian access.”
UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the killings, adding that the rules of war are clear about the “overriding importance” of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure.
“We must not allow this opportunity for peace and a path to a more just and secure future to slip through our fingers,” Türk added.
Around 350 dead and injured
Despite the ceasefire, violence has continued. According to the UN Aid Coordination Office (OCHA), Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday and overnight left more than 100 dead and 250 injured.
At the same time, humanitarian agencies are rushing to increase life-saving aid.
UN child protection partners reached 1,500 children and 700 caregivers with mental health and psychosocial support this week, while food security teams are producing around 130,000 two-kilogram packages of bread per day.
Free bread, but little protein.
Community kitchens and shelters continue to distribute bread for free, although access to fresh produce and protein remains extremely limited.
Most families subsist on grains, legumes and small amounts of dairy, according to UN partners.
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Tuesday distributed more than 200,000 liters of fuel to support essential operations, from health and sanitation to food distribution and communications.
OCHA said that while aid delivery is increasing, “impediments remain.” For the 60-day humanitarian plan to be successful, “we need the ceasefire to hold.” Dujarric said, adding that more border crossings, safe routes into Gaza and unhindered access for humanitarian workers are essential.