U.N. warns humanitarian flow into Gaza has been disrupted as crossings close U.N. officials said crossings into Gaza, including Rafah, have been closed and humanitarian movements suspended, forcing rationing of supplies, halting medical evacuations and reducing water production in parts of Gaza to as little as 2 liters per person per day.

The U.N. warns that humanitarian access to Gaza has plummeted, leaving residents with dire shortages of food, water, and medical supplies amidst a blockade.

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WHO‑facilitated evacuations have moved more than 740 patients from Gaza; thousands still need care, UN says The UN said WHO has facilitated evacuation of more than 740 patients (including 432 children) since the ceasefire, while about 18,500 patients — roughly 4,000 children — still urgently need medical evacuations; the spokesperson blamed access restrictions and called on more states to accept referrals.

The UN reveals that while over 740 patients have been evacuated from Gaza, a staggering 18,500, including 4,000 children, still desperately await critical medical care.

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UN says Gaza food rations reduced, partners face entry rejections; calls to restore direct convoy routes The UN reported partners reached roughly 670,000 people with food assistance in February but rations remain reduced to 50 percent due to insufficient stocks; the spokesperson said partner deliveries from Egypt are critically low owing to high rejection rates by Israeli authorities and urged resumption of government‑to‑government convoys from Jordan.

The UN reports that food rations in Gaza have been slashed to just 50% amid a critical shortage, leaving over 670,000 people in dire need.

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UN reports drone strikes, convoy breakthrough and warns of likely famine in parts of Sudan The UN said more than 50 civilians were killed in recent drone strikes and a UN-led convoy of 26 trucks reached Dilling and Kadugli after delays; an integrated analysis indicates likely famine in those cities and the humanitarian plan asks for $2.9 billion to reach over 20 million people.

Tragic drone strikes in Sudan have claimed over 50 civilian lives, highlighting the urgent need for ceasefire and humanitarian aid amid rising famine risks.

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UNDP urges Israeli authorities to grant wider access for Gaza debris removal, housing and private-sector restart UNDP Administrator Alexander de Crew, speaking from East Jerusalem, said debris removal is far behind, temporary recovery housing is insufficient and private-sector restart is stalled without greater access; he urged Israeli authorities and international partners to expand material and operational access to Gaza.

UNDP Administrator Alexander de Crew warns that without urgent action, it could take 7 years to clear the rubble in Gaza, where 90% of residents are living amidst devastation.

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UN says medical evacuations from Gaza continue but treatment gap remains The United Nations reported limited daily medical evacuations from Gaza — 55 patients and 72 companions were evacuated yesterday — while roughly 18,500 people still require treatment not available locally, officials told a press briefing.

The UN reports that while medical evacuations from Gaza are happening daily, a staggering 18,500 people are still waiting for the treatment they desperately need.

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UN condemns West Bank land-registration move, warns Gaza aid faces significant impediments The UN condemned Israel's resumption of land-registration in the occupied West Bank as risking dispossession and called for reversal; it also reported major constraints to humanitarian access in Gaza, with less than 60% offloading at one crossing, numerous denials and 1,900 pallets moved inside Gaza.

The UN warns that Israel's land-registration move in the West Bank could dispossess Palestinians and jeopardize the future of peace, while Gaza's humanitarian aid faces staggering obstacles.

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UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian situations in South Sudan, Sudan, Gaza, Yemen and Haiti UN spokesperson Steph summarized worsening violence and humanitarian needs: renewed fighting in South Sudan, drone attacks in Sudan's Kordofan, constrained humanitarian access in Gaza, a one-off WFP distribution to northern Yemen, and a surge in child recruitment in Haiti.

The UN warns of escalating humanitarian crises across South Sudan, Sudan, Gaza, Yemen, and Haiti, highlighting urgent needs and increasing violence that threaten countless lives.

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UN warns Security Council of escalating violence, humanitarian collapse in South Sudan An unidentified representative told the Security Council that violence in South Sudan has escalated—displacing hundreds of thousands, damaging health infrastructure and constraining UN peacekeeping operations—urging the Council to press political actors to return to inclusive dialogue and uphold the revitalized peace agreement.

Escalating violence in South Sudan has displaced over 280,000 people and threatens to collapse humanitarian efforts, putting lives at risk as the UN calls for urgent action.

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Statement warns of sharp escalation in Zhongli and restricted humanitarian access in Donglei An unidentified speaker warned of escalating clashes in Zhongli and reported aerial bombardment, mass displacement and severe restrictions on humanitarian access in Donglei; the statement said UNLIS is adapting operations and urged political actors to return to dialogue.

Escalating violence in Zhongli and dire humanitarian crises in Donglei demand immediate attention as both sides prepare for large-scale hostilities.

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UN urges Rafah to operate as a humanitarian corridor as Gaza needs surge of aid The UN said the Rafah Crossing’s partial reopening is insufficient for the scale of need in Gaza and called for rapid, unimpeded humanitarian access; WHO-facilitated evacuations numbered 5 patients and 7 companions, while partners reported large distributions of food and shelter aid in January.

The UN warns that the partial reopening of the Rafah Crossing is not enough to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for immediate and unrestricted aid access to save lives.

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UK outlines Security Council presidency priorities: Ukraine, Sudan and Gaza Ambassador James Karayuki said the United Kingdom will use its February Security Council presidency to press for a just peace in Ukraine, humanitarian relief and civilian protection in Sudan and the sustained ceasefire, disarmament of Hamas and humanitarian access in Gaza. The UK listed meetings on Ukraine (Feb. 24) and Sudan and Gaza (Feb. 19) among its key events.

The UK is set to lead a pivotal month at the UN Security Council, focusing on urgent conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza—will their efforts bring lasting peace?

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UN says Houthi forces entered several UN offices in Sana'a and removed equipment The UN briefing said Houthi de facto authorities entered at least six UN offices in Sana'a, removed telecommunications equipment and UN vehicles, and have not authorized UN humanitarian flights to Sana'a or Marib, further restricting assistance delivery.

Houthi forces have seized UN offices in Sana'a, crippling humanitarian efforts in a country already on the brink of disaster.

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UN spokesperson urges Rafah opening, says Gaza humanitarian needs remain acute At a UN briefing, the spokesperson urged full implementation of ceasefire arrangements and rapid, ramped-up humanitarian access to Gaza (including Rafah), warned that makeshift shelters and restricted entry of heavy equipment limit protection and recovery, and said NGOs must balance aid delivery with staff safety.

The UN is ready to boost aid to Gaza but emphasizes that opening the Rafah crossing is crucial for delivering humanitarian relief and protecting lives.

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U.N. envoy urges scale‑up of humanitarian access and reconstruction support for Gaza At a Security Council briefing, Rameez Rameez Alakbarov urged swift, coordinated action to expand humanitarian access to Gaza, citing shelter shortfalls, severe weather impacts on more than 1.5 million displaced people, and that only a fraction of aid has moved through regional corridors.

Gaza stands at a critical juncture, with profound opportunities for reconstruction overshadowed by dire humanitarian needs affecting over 1.5 million displaced individuals.

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UN peacekeeping faces funding shortfalls and troop reductions, acting military adviser warns Lieutenant General Cheryl Pierce said that urgent budget shortfalls are forcing troop reductions across UN missions, affecting nine of 11 operations and straining force protection, rotation and mandate delivery. She cited examples in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Lebanon and warned that misinformation is eroding local support.

UN peacekeeping operations are facing dire budget cuts and troop reductions, jeopardizing missions and the safety of civilians worldwide.

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UN warns access restrictions in South Kivu are hampering cholera response and aid deliveries OCHA and the UN say insecurity and administrative barriers in South Kivu (Fizi, Mwenga, Uvira) are impeding life‑saving operations; UN staff reported more than 1,200 suspected cholera cases and 28 deaths in Fizi and cited seizures of humanitarian vehicles.

Severe access restrictions in South Kivu are crippling humanitarian efforts, leaving over 300,000 displaced people vulnerable to cholera and conflict.

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UN brief: strikes on energy and health systems deepen Ukraine’s winter humanitarian emergency Ramesh Rajasinghe told the council that repeated strikes on power, heating and health infrastructure have left millions facing life‑threatening winter conditions; the United Nations will launch a $2.31 billion 2026 humanitarian plan on Jan. 13 to reach 4.12 million people.

Ukraine's civilians are facing life-threatening conditions this winter as repeated attacks on essential infrastructure push survival to the brink.

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UN says UNRWA staff can appeal terminations as it seeks access after Israel suspends multiple NGOs The UN spokesperson said the Secretary-General has confidence in UNRWA management and that employees issued termination letters have a right to appeal through the UNRWA dispute tribunal; the briefing also noted ongoing UN contacts with Israeli authorities after Israel suspended a number of humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders.

The UN is standing firm as it navigates the fallout from Israel's suspension of humanitarian organizations, assuring staff they can appeal terminations and emphasizing ongoing efforts to facilitate aid delivery.

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UN reports drone attack in Kordofan, dozens displaced; calls for cessation of hostilities The UN said escalating violence in Kordofan has driven new waves of displacement and that a drone attack in El Obeid allegedly killed 13 civilians, including children; the UN reiterated an urgent call for immediate cessation of hostilities and for safe, sustained humanitarian access.

Escalating violence in Kordofan has led to devastating displacement and tragic civilian casualties, prompting urgent calls from the UN for immediate action to protect vulnerable lives.

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U.N. humanitarian update: millions in Venezuela need aid as appeals remain underfunded; Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine also in crisis The U.N. updated reporters on multiple humanitarian crises: about 7.9 million people in Venezuela need urgent support and the country's appeal was only 17% funded last year; U.N. partners moved over 10,000 metric tons of aid into Gaza last week, Sudan faces fresh drone‑strike displacement, and Ukrainian civilians continue to suffer casualties and outages.

Urgent humanitarian crises are unfolding in Venezuela, Gaza, Sudan, and Ukraine, with millions in desperate need of support as funding remains critically low.

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UN spokesperson: Secretary-General 'deeply concerned' about U.S. operation in Venezuela and urges adherence to international law The United Nations spokesperson said the Secretary-General is 'deeply concerned' about a U.S. military operation in Venezuela on Jan. 3, warned that international law 'has not been respected,' and urged inclusive dialogue and restraint to prevent wider regional destabilization.

The U.N. Secretary-General's alarming call for dialogue comes as concerns mount over a U.S. military operation in Venezuela that challenges international law.

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Somalia signals humanitarian, accountability priorities for Security Council presidency: Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, Syria on agenda Ambassador Abukar Taher Osman said Somalia will prioritize protection of civilians, humanitarian access and accountability during its presidency, citing ICC briefings on Sudan, concerns about Gaza and UN agency roles, and plans for discussions on Yemen, Syria and UN peacekeeping in Cyprus.

Somalia’s new Security Council presidency is set to tackle urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and Syria while emphasizing civilian protection and accountability.

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Unidentified speaker urges full ceasefire, warns 1.6 million in Gaza face acute food insecurity An unidentified speaker said about 1.6 million people in Gaza—more than 75% of the population—are projected to face extreme food insecurity, described collapsing infrastructure and called for a full ceasefire and a clear path toward a two-state solution.

An urgent call for a ceasefire reveals that over 1.6 million people in Gaza are facing extreme food insecurity and unimaginable suffering amid collapsing infrastructure.

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U.N. chief: Aid gains in Gaza 'fragile' as IPC report shows hunger eased but 1.6 million still at extreme risk U.N. Secretary-General said the latest IPC food-security report shows famine has been pushed back and that the U.N. is delivering more than 1.5 million hot meals daily, but warned that about 1,600,000 people in Gaza—over 75%—remain at extreme risk and urged a durable ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access.

The U.N. Secretary-General warns that while hunger in Gaza has eased slightly, over 1.6 million people remain at extreme risk, urging for urgent humanitarian action and a durable ceasefire.

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UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Kordofan, flags risk of famine A UN spokesperson warned that civilians in South Kordofan are trapped amid escalating violence, with humanitarian teams reporting famine conditions in Kadugli, roadblocks to deliveries and urgent need for protected access for aid workers and civilians.

The UN has raised alarm over a deepening humanitarian crisis in South Kordofan, where civilians face dire famine conditions and escalating violence threatens their survival.

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UN: Gaza humanitarian conditions remain dire as partners restore some services UN spokesperson Stefan said partners report incremental restoration of services in Gaza — 234 health service points operational, temporary learning spaces reopening and cash transfers reaching about 123,000 families — but access, supplies and winter needs remain critical.

The United Nations warns that while some services are being restored in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis remains critical with dire needs for access and supplies.

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State Department presenter says U.N. Security Council endorsed a Gaza peace plan The presenter reported that the U.N. Security Council endorsed what he described as President Trump's comprehensive peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza, calling the endorsement a step toward lasting peace for people in Gaza, Israel and the region.

The U.N. Security Council has reportedly endorsed President Trump's peace plan for Gaza, but crucial details remain elusive—what's really behind this diplomatic move?

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