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oPt: Remarks Delivered by Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s Global Humanitarian Policy Lead, at the UN Security Council Emergency Session on Gaza
By Oxfam at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 7 min read
. It was aired live at webtv.un.org/ Bushra is in New York this week and in Washington DC next week, and she is available for interview. “History will remember whether this Council acted with urgency, courage and humanity. History will judge. But people in Gaza cannot wait for some future reckoning.
Key takeaway org/ Bushra is in New York this week and in Washington DC next week, and she is available for interview.
Why this matters
The urgency of the situation in Gaza is highlighted by Bushra Khalidi's address to the UN Security Council, where she emphasized the failing ceasefire and the dire humanitarian conditions. As Oxfam's Global Humanitarian Policy Lead, her testimony carries significant weight, and her personal connection to the conflict adds a poignant layer to her message. The fact that she is a Palestinian mother from Jerusalem, with family trapped in Gaza, underscores the human cost of the conflict and the need for immediate action. Her presence at the UN Security Council also underscores the importance of amplifying the voices of those directly affected by the conflict. The international community's response to the crisis will be closely watched, particularly in light of Resolution 2803, which emphasizes the need for member states to uphold their obligations to protect civilians. The coming weeks, with Khalidi's availability for interviews in New York and Washington DC, will be crucial in maintaining pressure on the international community to address the humanitarian emergency in Gaza.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? . It was aired live at webtv.un.org/ Bushra is in New York this week and in Washington DC next week, and she is available for interview. “History will remember whether this Council acted with urgency, courage and humanity. History will judge. But people in Gaza cannot wait for some future reckoning.
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