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February 16, 2026 UN
The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, the crisis for civilians in Ukraine, fuel shortages in Cuba, and the Secretary-General's upcoming visit to India and Switzerland.
Palestinian rights
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Israeli government's decision yesterday to resume land registration in Area C of the occupied West Bank and called for its reversal. He said this move risks dispossessing Palestinians and undermining the prospects for a two-state solution. Meanwhile, aid efforts to the people of Gaza continue to face obstacles, warned the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Supplies through Egypt are frequently turned back, and of the nearly 50 requests for passage between February 6 and 11, about half were rejected or delayed.
The situation of the residents of Ukraine
The situation of civilians in Ukraine continues to deteriorateAccording to new data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), approximately 325,000 Ukrainians who previously returned to their homes may flee their homes again in the coming months, with more than a third of them considering leaving the country. In frontline areas, people report shortages of generators and repair materials, and psychological stress remains extremely high. Amid temperatures reaching -20 degrees Celsius and ongoing power outages across the country, many Ukrainians are once again forced to consider moving.
The Cuban crisis
Responding to journalists' questions during the daily briefing, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric noted that Secretary-General António Guterres is closely monitoring the situation in Cuba and expresses serious concern about its deteriorating situation amid ongoing fuel shortages. The UN recalls that the General Assembly has repeatedly called for an end to the US-imposed embargo and reiterates the need for dialogue and respect for international law by all parties. UN agencies support efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Cuba.
The UN Secretary-General is traveling to India.
The Secretary-General will travel to New Delhi, India, on Tuesday to attend a summit on artificial intelligence and a UN event on renewable energy. On Sunday, António Guterres will fly to Geneva, Switzerland, where he will address the opening of the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council next Monday and then participate in the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament.
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