UNSC welcomes announcement of ceasefire in Gaza
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United Nations, May 23 : The United Nations Security Council on Saturday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Through a press statement, the council welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire beginning May 21 and recognized the important role Egypt, other regional countries, the UN, the Middle East Quartet and other international partners played in this regard, Xinhua reported.
The council called for the full adherence to the ceasefire and mourned the loss of civilian lives resulting from the violence.
The members of the Security Council stressed the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian civilian population, particularly in Gaza, and supported the secretary-general s call for the international community to work with the United Nations on developing an integrated, robust package of support for a swift, sustainable reconstruction and recovery.
Through a press statement, the council welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire beginning May 21 and recognized the important role Egypt, other regional countries, the UN, the Middle East Quartet and other international partners played in this regard, Xinhua reported.The
Through a press statement, the council welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire beginning May 21 and recognized the important role Egypt, other regional countries, the UN, the Middle East Quartet and other international partners played in this regard, Xinhua reported.The
The United Nations Security Council on Saturday underscored the "immediate need for humanitarian assistance" to Palestinians in Gaza, following the 11-day battle between Israel and militant group Hamas that ended in a ceasefire late last week.The council signaled support for the secretary general's plea with the international community to work with the United Nations to create an "integrated, robust package" of assistance that will aid a.