(MENAFN) UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Ramiz Alakbarov stated on Monday that the latest Israeli attacks on densely inhabited zones in Gaza are endangering the delicate ceasefire, appealing to all sides to show restraint and honor their obligations under the accord.

During his briefing to the UN Security Council, Alakbarov explained that the Israeli aerial assaults have resulted in “numerous casualties and significant destruction,” while also noting that assaults targeting Israeli troops in Gaza have led to deaths.

He emphasized that “This violence is jeopardizing the fragile ceasefire. I urge all parties to exercise restraint and fulfill their commitments under the agreement,” underscoring the urgent need for de-escalation.

Alakbarov highlighted that “With the ceasefire largely holding, the United Nations has redoubled efforts to mobilize and scale up humanitarian assistance—seizing the moment to reach the population wherever they are,” stressing the organization's intensified relief efforts.

Warning against backsliding, he said, “We must not risk a reversal,” and called for a broadened, unified global initiative to reinforce the ceasefire and strive toward “a more secure and just future for all.”

Although he acknowledged modest progress in the supply and cost of essential food items, Alakbarov noted that the humanitarian landscape “remains bleak.”

He added that “While the availability and price of basic food commodities have improved, key protein sources, such as chicken, meat, and eggs, remain out of reach for many families.”

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