UN Report Calls for Ceasefire, Israeli Ministers Advocate Occupation of Gaza

A UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council exposes the catastrophic impact of the war in Gaza, including high civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. Guterres describes the military campaign as 'unprecedented and unbearable' and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The report notes that Israel continues illegal settlement-building in the West Bank, with 1,500 housing permits approved. UN World Food Programme reports half of Gaza's 2.3 million population faces starvation. UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini says hungry crowds intercept aid trucks. At least 12 people died in strikes on a UN school. Palestinians killed since 7 October reach 18,787, with over 50,000 wounded. Israeli ministers advocate full occupation of Gaza, with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stating the military needs 'more than a few months' to defeat Hamas.

A UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council exposes the catastrophic impact of the war in Gaza, including high civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. Guterres describes the military campaign as 'unprecedented and unbearable' and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The report notes that Israel continues illegal settlement-building in the West Bank, with 1,500 housing permits approved. UN World Food Programme reports half of Gaza's 2.3 million population faces starvation. UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini says hungry crowds intercept aid trucks. At least 12 people died in strikes on a UN school. Palestinians killed since 7 October reach 18,787, with over 50,000 wounded. Israeli ministers advocate full occupation of Gaza, with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stating the military needs 'more than a few months' to defeat Hamas.

A UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to the Security Council exposes the catastrophic impact of the war in Gaza, including high civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure. Guterres describes the military campaign as 'unprecedented and unbearable' and calls for an immediate ceasefire. The report notes that Israel continues illegal settlement-building in the West Bank, with 1,500 housing permits approved. UN World Food Programme reports half of Gaza's 2.3 million population faces starvation. UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini says hungry crowds intercept aid trucks. At least 12 people died in strikes on a UN school. Palestinians killed since 7 October reach 18,787, with over 50,000 wounded. Israeli ministers advocate full occupation of Gaza, with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stating the military needs 'more than a few months' to defeat Hamas.

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