Martin Griffiths, @UNOCHA Chief:
"The first thing I want to emphasize is the unacceptable, illegal act to take hostages from Israel.
Number two: the response to that egregious act also includes humanitarian rules of war.
Number three: we need access for aid."
#Israel#Gaza
Residents of Gaza City and northern Gaza, in the past days, we've urged you to relocate to the southern area for your safety. We want to inform you that the IDF will not carry out any operations along this route from 10 AM to 1 PM. During this window, please take the opportunity to move southward from northern Gaza.
Your safety and that of your families matters. Please follow our instructions and head southward. Be assured, Hamas leaders have already ensured their safety and that of their families.
“Even wars have rules.
International humanitarian law & human rights law must be respected & upheld; civilians must be protected & never used as shields.”
– @antonioguterres on the situation in the Middle East.
“Civilians must be protected at all times.”
– @antonioguterres says UN staff are working around the clock to support the people of Gaza, with around 220,000 Palestinians sheltering in 92 @UNRWA facilities. https://t.co/BOIo1lnRF2
Let us be clear: There is no place for hate in America.
Not against Jews. Not against Muslims.
What we reject is terrorism. We condemn its indiscriminate evil, just as we have always done.
That is what America stands for.
I appeal to all parties – and those who have an influence over those parties -- to avoid any further escalation and spillover - @antonioguterres.
His full remarks: https://t.co/Q51EC8la2o
I call for the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza.
Civilians must be protected at all times. International humanitarian law must be respected and upheld.