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2021-07-28

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2023-10-24

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1. “In that context, the trilateral Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism — with the Government of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations — established in 2014 and operated by UNOPS, remains best-placed to enable the entry and accountable delivery of a wide range of essential imports from Israel. Furthermore, for any durable stability, movement and access in and out of Gaza must be improved. Taking into consideration its legitimate security concerns, Israel should ease restrictions on the movement of goods and people to and from Gaza, in line with resolution 1860 (2009), with the goal of ultimately lifting them. Hamas and other armed groups must stop the launching of incendiary devices, rockets and mortars and end the militant build up.”

   2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source

2. “Additional restrictions on the import and export of certain goods were also lifted. However, on 25 July the fishing zone was restricted again to six nautical miles, following the launch of incendiary balloons from the Gaza Strip. In that context, further steps are needed. It is essential that Israel implement additional measures to allow unhindered entry of all humanitarian assistance, including materials to implement the 2021 humanitarian response plan and the flash appeal. Beyond the immediate humanitarian needs, without regular and predictable entry of goods into Gaza, the capacity of the United Nations and our partners to deliver critical interventions is at risk, as are the provision of basic services, the livelihoods of people and the wider Gaza economy.”

   2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source

3. “I thank donors for their generous support and urge additional contributions so that the numerous pressing needs can be addressed. The United Nations and its partners stand ready to implement urgently needed recovery and reconstruction initiatives in coordination with the Israeli and Palestinian authorities, Egypt, Qatar and other regional and international partners. On 28 June, fuel deliveries for the Gaza power plant resumed through the Kerem Shalom crossing under the existing United Nations framework through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), with support from Qatar. Electricity supply is now roughly 14 hours per day, critical for Gaza and its residents. On 24 June, the Israeli authorities expanded the Gaza fishing zone from six to nine nautical miles, and then once again on 12 July to 12 nautical miles.”

   2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source

4. “The immediate and short-term recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at $345 to $485 million. The same day, a technical meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians was held to align donors’ efforts to help address both the aftermath of the May escalation and the significant fiscal crisis facing the Palestinian Authority (PA). International efforts coordinated by the United Nations to implement the humanitarian response and stabilize the situation on the ground in Gaza are well under way. Thus far, some $45 million of the requested $95 million dollars has been raised for the consolidated humanitarian flash appeal published by the United Nations in May.”

   2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source

5. “Ms. Hastings: I brief the Security Council today as the United Nations and its partners are providing urgent assistance to Gaza in the wake of the recent round of hostilities. Beyond the human tragedy for both Palestinians and Israelis and the physical damage of 11 days of fighting, the economic impact of the escalation in May has further exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis and severely weakened Gaza’s economy. On 6 July, the United Nations, the World Bank and the European Union released the rapid damage and needs assessment. According to the assessment, damages in Gaza are estimated to be from $290 to $380 million, while economic losses may reach nearly $200 million. The social sector was hit the hardest, significantly weakening the safety net for the most vulnerable.”

   2021-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8826 (2021) · source