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oPt: Mr. Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, 18 June 2026
By UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 8 min read
. New York, 18 June 2026 As delivered Madam President, Members of the Council, Seven 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
Key takeaway It followed months of intensive mediation, including President Trump’s 20-Point Plan and the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit in October 2025.
Why this matters
The humanitarian situation in Gaza, while still severe, has shown notable improvement since the passage of UN Security Council resolution 2803 seven months ago. The reduction in civilian harm from Israeli military strikes and the return of hostages taken by Hamas are significant developments. Humanitarian access has also increased, allowing for the delivery of essential services, including over one million hot meals daily. The decrease in denial rates for humanitarian missions and the drop in households reporting hunger are tangible indicators of progress. The expansion of water, health, and education services, as well as shelter provision and debris clearance, demonstrate the impact of concerted humanitarian efforts. As the situation in Gaza remains fragile, continued support from the international community and cooperation among stakeholders will be crucial to sustaining and building on these gains. The progress made so far underscores the importance of diplomatic efforts and humanitarian cooperation in addressing complex crises.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 8 min
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