UN Relief Chief urges Security Council: Gaza civilians cannot wait for diplomatic solutions
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Posted on 18 June 2026
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UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher briefed the Security Council on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, urging that civilians cannot wait for diplomacy. He referenced UN Security Council resolution 2803 passed seven months prior, which followed intensive mediation including President Trump's 20-Point Plan and the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit in October 2025. Fletcher emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian access and protection of civilians amidst ongoing conflict.
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· 3 pulledSeven months ago, this Council came together to pass, without objection, UN Security Council resolution 2803.
A moment of hope – fragile, but real hope.
It followed months of intensive mediation, including President Trump's 20-Point Plan and the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit in October 2025.
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