UN, EU Warn Gaza Ceasefire Insufficient Amid Humanitarian Crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized that while a ceasefire in Gaza is urgently needed, it alone will not resolve the crisis; he advocates for a two-state solution that guarantees equal rights for both Palestinians and Israelis. Guterres described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as unprecedented, urging international efforts toward sustainable peace and dignity for Palestinians. The European Union, represented by High Representative Kaya Kallas, has expressed concern that despite agreements with Israel to improve humanitarian conditions, tangible progress on the ground remains insufficient, with aid deliveries still inadequate amid ongoing conflict. Kallas highlighted that the lack of a ceasefire complicates humanitarian efforts and stressed the importance of implementing agreed measures rather than relying solely on agreements. Meanwhile, the Israeli military's Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has criticized the proposed "humanitarian city" plan for Gaza as unworkable and potentially counterproductive to hostage negotiations, although Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on pursuing a more streamlined version of the plan. These developments illustrate the complex and multifaceted challenges in addressing Gaza's humanitarian crisis and the broader political conflict.