UN: On the first year of the ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli attacks have not ended, 1500 Palestinians died

Ramiz Alakbarov, United Nations (UN) Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, stated that although nearly a year has passed since the ceasefire was declared in Gaza, Israel's attacks continue and that 1500 Palestinians, including more than 320 children, lost their lives in this process.

At the UN Security Council held in New York, Alakbarov portrayed the humanitarian situation in the region and Israel's attitude as the first year of the ceasefire in Gaza passed.

Stating that some progress has been made in the first year of the Gaza ceasefire, Alakbarov said that "the situation is extremely fragile".

"Since the ceasefire came into force, Israel's military operations have continued, and in this process, approximately 1,500 Palestinians lost their lives, including more than 320 children and 24 women," Alakbarov said. he said.

Recalling that he visited Gaza on Sunday, Alakbarov said, "I personally witnessed that the ceasefire for Palestinians living along the Yellow Line remains only on paper." he said.

In his speech touching on the humanitarian situation in the region, Alakbarov emphasized that approximately 950 thousand Palestinians "live in areas with medium or high flood risk" and that more than 4 thousand buildings where people take shelter are "at risk of collapse".

“Restrictions on the entry of essential equipment, spare parts, engine oil and other supplies continue to impede maintenance and upgrade work.” Alakbarov said, emphasizing the need for Israel to expand humanitarian aid access before winter conditions arrive.

Alakbarov said:

"It is essential that Palestinians own and lead the process. Existing coordination mechanisms must be preserved and fully utilized. The operational independence of the UN-led humanitarian aid system must be respected as we all work together to advance the healing process that Gaza so desperately needs."