UN Experts Urge Emergency General Assembly on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Amid the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati engaged with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to discuss ceasefire efforts and the dire conditions faced by Palestinians, emphasizing the need for Israel to respond to ceasefire proposals and warning against the use of starvation as a weapon. UN experts have called for an urgent emergency session of the UN General Assembly to address the ongoing genocide and famine in Gaza, urging the international community to demand an end to the Israeli blockade and immediate ceasefire, while holding Israel accountable for mass atrocities including killings at aid distribution sites. A UN-endorsed reconstruction plan for Gaza is under discussion with the U.S., involving a technocratic government, disarmament of Hamas, and international stabilization, as several European nations prepare to recognize Palestine at an upcoming UN conference, despite Israel's rejection of ceasefire and intent to capture Gaza City. The UN experts further condemned the obstruction of humanitarian aid, the use of starvation as a war tactic, and the rising death toll including many children, calling for the opening of border crossings and deployment of aid under strict supervision. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein also met with UNRWA leadership to discuss the humanitarian emergency, highlighting the urgent need for basic supplies in Gaza and urging Israel to lift the siege. These coordinated diplomatic efforts underscore the critical situation in Gaza and the global call for immediate action to alleviate suffering and establish a pathway to durable peace.