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January 23, 2026 Humanitarian aid
Amid negotiations on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, linked to the Peace Council recently established by US President Donald Trump, UN humanitarian agencies on Friday emphasized that the main need of the people of Gaza today is humanitarian aid.
“It is crucial to clear congestion at crossing points and reopen critical routes such as the Jordan corridor,” said Juliet Tuma, Director of Communications for the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Speaking to reporters, Tuma noted that while the October 3 ceasefire agreement had brought some respite to families, "people are still dying – every day."
According to her, Gaza's most vulnerable residents simply "cannot wait" for a reconstruction plan to be developed, which is one of the stated goals of the Peace Council. Large-scale aid delivery operations must take place in parallel with the plan's discussions.
It remains unclear how exactly the UN will support the Peace Council. However, UN Security Council Resolution 2803, adopted last November and welcoming the creation of the Council, emphasized the importance of cooperation with the United Nations.
"We are very committed to doing everything possible to ensure the full implementation of Security Council resolution 2803," said Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the UN Information Service in Geneva.
"The UN has a role to play – leading the delivery of humanitarian aid. We've been doing this for a long time and will continue to do so within our capabilities," she added.
Since Sunday, humanitarian organizations have provided assistance to 13,000 families in Gaza, distributing hundreds of tents and tarpaulins, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Healthcare needs also remain enormous. Organizations like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), despite numerous challenges, are struggling to provide care to approximately 15,000 patients a day.
"Before the war, we had 22 clinics operating across the Gaza Strip, and now we have about six left," said UNRWA spokesman Jonathan Fowler.
“We have mobile medical teams, but they are working in extremely difficult conditions,” he added.
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