'The world must do more' for Gaza, 5 UN agencies say

By UN News

Oct 21, 2023 9:10 am

The aid that entered Gaza on Saturday 'is only a small beginning and far from enough', five UN agencies said in a joint statement. They called for a humanitarian ceasefire and safe access to civilians in efforts to save lives and prevent more suffering.

'Gaza was a desperate humanitarian situation before the most recent hostilities. It is now catastrophic. The world must do more,' they said.

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The aid that entered Gaza on Saturday 'is only a small beginning and far from enough', five UN agencies said in a joint statement. They called for a humanitarian ceasefire and safe access to civilians in efforts to save lives and prevent more suffering.

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