That’s according to deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, who told reporters in New York that it was “essential now to translate diplomatic momentum into concrete and urgent action on the ground.”
Although the UN does not have a defined role either in finalizing the Peace Council chaired by President Trump – which will oversee the transition and reconstruction of Gaza – or in the planned stabilization force, Mr Haq said the UN was “determined to implement the roles assigned to it in the resolution.”
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He is tasked with stepping up humanitarian aid to stricken civilians across the Gaza Strip after more than two years of war between Hamas and Israeli forces “and supporting all efforts to bring the parties to the next phase of the ceasefire.”
The Council on Monday approved by 13 votes to 0 the American peace plan and the presence of a temporary international force for Gaza, with Russia and China abstaining.
For a summary, see our story hereand a detailed report from our meeting coverage section, here.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the resolution as an important step in consolidating the ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of progressing towards the second phase of the US plan – which includes a political process to achieve a two-state solution, in line with previous UN resolutions.
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On the ground in Gaza on Tuesday, the UN aid coordination office, OCHAstressed that humanitarians in the enclave remain committed to providing life-saving assistance – including shelter.
The distribution of tents continues as well as tarpaulins and other essential items to affected families.
The United Nations is accelerating funding to support these efforts, Haq said, including $18 million from the Humanitarian Fund for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, as winter approaches and heavy rains begin to worsen dire living conditions.
The funding has already enabled partners to move forward with more than 30 planned projects covering everything from food and nutrition to water, health, shelter, protection and other essential supports.
As of Sunday, the number of operational health service points in Gaza stood at 219, up from fewer than 200 in October.
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