  {"id":313066,"date":"2025-11-19T12:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?post_type=document&#038;p=313066"},"modified":"2025-11-20T12:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:08:22","slug":"october-2025-monthly-bulletin","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/october-2025-monthly-bulletin\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaza Ceasefire, ICJ Advisory Opinion, UN Special Rapporteur Report \u201cGaza Genocide: a collective crime\u201d, and Humanitarian Assistance &#8211; Action by UN System Relevant to the Question of Palestine (October 2025 Monthly Bulletin)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-313080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1875\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271875%27%20height%3D%27625%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201875%20625%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271875%27%20height%3D%27625%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-200x67.png 200w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-400x133.png 400w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-800x267.png 800w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-1200x400.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MB-OCT-25-UNISPAL-BAnner.png 1875w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Contents<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc214446392\"> Gaza war hits two-year mark as ceasefire is finally reached<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc214446393\"> International Court of Justice delivers an Advisory Opinion on Israel\u2019s humanitarian obligations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc214446394\">UN Special Rapporteur issues a new report entitled \u201cGaza Genocide: a collective crime\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc214446395\">Scaling-up humanitarian assistance in Gaza<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc214446392\"><\/a><strong>I. Gaza war hits two-year mark as ceasefire is finally reached<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>October marks two years since the war in Gaza began. Looking back at the 7 October attack launched by Hamas and other armed groups on Israel, the UN Secretary-General <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-statement-06oct25\/\">remembered<\/a><\/em> \u201call those who were killed and suffered horrific violence\u201d. The UN Relief Chief <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-statement-07oct25\/\">renewed<\/a><\/em> the call for the unconditional, immediate release of all the hostages, and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, for all civilians to be protected, and for humanitarian aid to flow freely at the scale needed. The UNRWA Commissioner-General \u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-07oct25\/\">pointed<\/a><\/em> to the life in Gaza over the past two years that has been marked by \u201cdestruction, displacement, bombardment, fear, death, and hunger\u201d. The Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unsco-statement-07oct25\/\">expressed<\/a><\/em> \u201csolidarity with those who continue to grieve\u201d and highlighted the infliction of \u201cimmense suffering on both Palestinians and Israelis\u201d. The Chair of the UN Palestinian Rights Committee <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-committee-chairs-statement-on-7-october-and-the-situation-in-gaza\/\">condemned<\/a><\/em> the deadly attacks and the devastating consequences of the disproportionate response. He reaffirmed that \u201cIsrael\u2019s occupation has no legal basis and must be brought to an end immediately, with full accountability and reparations to the Palestinian people\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Following the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by US President Donald J. Trump, the UN Secretary-General <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-statement-08oct25\/\">welcomed<\/a><\/em> the move as a \u201cdesperately needed breakthrough.\u201d The UNICEF Executive Director <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-statement-10oct25\/\">welcomed<\/a><\/em> the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, calling it a \u201chope for Palestinian children who have suffered through two years of horrific war\u201d. UN human rights experts <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-release-un-experts-03oct25\/\">welcomed<\/a><\/em> parts of the peace plan and stressed that any peace plan must respect international law and Palestinian self-determination. They also warned that \u201ckey elements of the plan are nevertheless deeply inconsistent with fundamental rules of international law and the 2024 Advisory Opinion\u00a0of the International Court of Justice that demand that Israel ends its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ga-meeting-coverage-01oct25\/\"><em>General Assembly debate on Security Council veto of resolution on Gaza ceasefire<\/em><\/a> (1 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-cg-statement-01oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: On average 100 people are reported killed every day in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (1 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-01oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Deadly hostilities continue in Gaza, driving more displacement<\/em><\/a> (1 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/who-report-02oct25\/\"><em>Gaza\u2019s many injured will need rehabilitation care and support for years to come, WHO report<\/em><\/a> (2 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-statement-02oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: UN Relief Chief warns that as fighting continues in Gaza city, access to the north is difficult<\/em><\/a> (2 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/g77-declaration-02oct25\/\"><em>Iraq submits Ministerial Declaration adopted at 49th Annual Meeting of Group of 77 and China (A\/80\/422)<\/em><\/a> (2 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unfpa-press-release-02oct25\/\"><em>\u201cI had no choice but to deliver my own baby\u201d: Health workers in Gaza city describe impossible conditions \u2013 UNFPA<\/em><\/a> (2 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-press-briefing-03oct25\/\"><em>Shoeless, starving, and nowhere to go: The brutal logic imposed on Gaza\u2019s children \u2013 UNICEF<\/em><\/a> (3 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-briefing-unog-03oct25\/\"><em>Press briefing: 30 minutes in a Gaza hospital \u2013 UNICEF, WHO, and ICRC<\/em><\/a> (3 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/secretary-general-statement-03oct25\/\"><em>Secretary-General welcomes Hamas\u2019 announced readiness to release hostages, engage on United States\u2019 proposal<\/em><\/a> (3 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-relief-chief-statement-03oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief calls Trump\u2019s plan a \u201cwindow of opportunity\u201d for aid and hostage release<\/em><\/a> (3 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-release-un-experts-03oct25\/\"><em>Any peace plan must respect international law, beginning with self-determination and accountability, urge UN experts<\/em><\/a> (3 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/joint-statement-05oct25\/\"><em>Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, T\u00fcrkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt<\/em><\/a> (5 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/damage-to-greenhouses-gaza-05oct25\/\"><em>Damage to greenhouses due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip<\/em><\/a> (5 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-statement-06oct25\/\"><em>\u2018Release the hostages, end the suffering\u2019, says Secretary-General, marking 7 October anniversary<\/em><\/a> (6 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-relief-chief-press-release-06oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief fast-tracks funding to ensure life-saving fuel supply for Gaza<\/em><\/a> (6 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-committee-chairs-statement-on-7-october-and-the-situation-in-gaza\/\"><em>UN Palestinian Rights Committee Chair\u2019s Statement on 7 October and the Situation in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (7 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unsco-statement-07oct25\/\"><em>Statement by Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process marking two years since 7 October 2023<\/em><\/a> (7 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-statement-07oct25\/\"><em>Two years on from 7 October, UN Relief Chief urges action to protect civilians, sustain \u2018glimmer of hope\u2019<\/em><\/a> (7 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-briefing-unog-07oct25\/\"><em>Two years of Gaza-Israel war bring \u2018indescribable\u2019 pain: UN humanitarians<\/em><\/a> (7 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-07oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: Grief and suffering since 7 October 2023<\/em><\/a> (7 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-08oct25\/\"><em>Gaza: insecurity prevents many from leaving the north<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-statement-08oct25\/\"><em>Secretary-General welcomes agreement to secure ceasefire, hostage release in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-statement-08oct25\/\"><em>UNICEF: Two years of hellish war have devastated Gaza\u2019s children<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwas-lancet-study-08oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA\u2019s Lancet Study reveals alarming surge in child malnutrition, underscores IPC famine confirmation in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-who-rc72-08oct25\/\"><em>WHO addresses two years of conflict in Gaza at 72nd Regional Committee<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-expert-press-release-08oct25\/\"><em>Israel must ensure safety and liberty of Flotilla activists after another interception in international waters: UN expert<\/em><\/a> (8 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-secretary-general-09oct25\/\"><em>Statement: UN Secretary-General on Gaza ceasefire deal<\/em><\/a> (9 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-statement-09oct25\/\"><em>UN Human Rights Chief says ceasefire plan must lead to permanent end of hostilities, full humanitarian access<\/em><\/a> (9 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-cg-09oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: The agreement to finally secure a ceasefire in Gaza and release the hostages is a huge relief<\/em><\/a> (9 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/video-un-09oct25\/\"><em>Video: UN officials welcome announced agreement to secure ceasefire and hostage release<\/em><\/a> (9 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-spokespersons-10oct25\/\"><em>SG Spokesperson\u2019s Daily Press Briefing: Excerpts on the Question of Palestine<\/em><\/a> (10 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-statement-10oct25\/\"><em>Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip<\/em><\/a> (10 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/joint-statement-13oct25\/\"><em>Joint statement: The Trump Declaration for enduring peace and prosperity<\/em><\/a> (13 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/sg-statement-13oct25-2\/\"><em>Secretary-General welcomes release of Israeli hostages, urges parties to honour ceasefire commitments, end \u2018nightmare\u2019 in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (13 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-13oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: Time to build a future of peace through healing, justice and mutual recognition<\/em><\/a> (13 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/joint-statement-ngo-13oct25\/\"><em>Humanitarians cautiously welcome ceasefire announcement, demand end to two years of forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (13 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-expert-press-release-15oct25\/\"><em>Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert<\/em><\/a> (15 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-experts-16oct25\/\"><em>UN experts urge Germany to halt criminalisation and police violence against Palestinian solidarity activism<\/em><\/a> (16 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unfpa-stories-17oct25\/\"><em>Amid displacement and despair in Gaza, glimmers of hope for a better tomorrow<\/em><\/a> (17 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-19oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA: Children in Gaza denied education amid deprivation<\/em><\/a> (19 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-20oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: The fragile ceasefire in Gaza must be upheld<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/security-council-meeting-coverage-23oct25\/\"><em>Security Council speakers call for swift action to secure fragile peace in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/letter-women-and-peace-and-security-24oct25\/\"><em>Letter from Denmark, Sierra Leone and the United Kingdom: Summary of meeting on Women and Peace and Security in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (S\/2025\/672)<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc214446393\"><\/a><strong>II. International Court of Justice delivers an Advisory Opinion on Israel\u2019s humanitarian obligations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The International Court of Justice delivered an <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/summary-advisory-opinion-icj-22oct25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advisory Opinion<\/a><\/em> on 22 October 2025, reaffirming Israel\u2019s binding obligations, as the Occupying Power, under international law. The Court found that the Palestinian population in Gaza is \u201cinadequately supplied\u201d\u00a0and that Israel is in violation of its obligations under international humanitarian law to facilitate humanitarian relief and ensure that the essential needs of the population are met. The Court stressed that security claims cannot justify obstructing humanitarian relief or suspending humanitarian activities in the occupied territory. The Court further recognized UNRWA\u2019s indispensable and impartial humanitarian role in Gaza, noting that the Agency remains the backbone of humanitarian response since October 2023. Israel must therefore allow and facilitate humanitarian aid by the United Nations and its entities, including UNRWA.<\/p>\n<p>The UN Secretary-General <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-secretary-general-22oct25\/\">welcomed<\/a><\/em> the Advisory Opinion and\u00a0\u201cstrongly urged Israel to comply with its obligations\u201d. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-statement-23oct25\/\">said<\/a> the ruling confirms that \u201cIsrael is bound to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of Palestinians\u201d. The UNRWA Commissioner-General <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-22oct25-2\/\">stressed<\/a><\/em> that \u201cIsrael\u2019s claim that UNRWA is infiltrated by Hamas was not substantiated, nor were allegations that UNRWA is not a neutral organisation\u201d. The UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ceirpp-bureau-press-release-24oct2025\/\">called<\/a><\/em> on the General Assembly, which requested the Advisory Opinion, to \u201curgently consider the specific measures needed to end this unlawful occupation as rapidly as possible\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/icj-and-question-of-palestine\/\"><em>To learn more about all ICJ cases related to the question of Palestine, click here to visit the dedicated webpage.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/icj-advisory-opinion-22oct2025\/\"><em>ICJ Advisory Opinion [EN\/FR]<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/summary-advisory-opinion-icj-22oct25\/\"><em>Summary of the ICJ Advisory Opinion of 22 October 2025<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/icj-press-release-22oct25\/\"><em>ICJ Press Release: The Court gives its Advisory Opinion and responds to the question posed by the General Assembly<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-secretary-general-22oct25\/\"><em>Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary General \u2013 on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-22oct25-2\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General welcomes ICJ ruling<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-22oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Press statement on ICJ Advisory Opinion regarding Israel\u2019s obligations<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-statement-23oct25\/\"><em>UN Human Rights Chief says ICJ ruling is crystal clear on Israel\u2019s obligations in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-23oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General notes ICJ recognition of agency\u2019s unique role<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/oic-statement-23oct25\/\"><em>OIC: Condemnation of Knesset\u2019s annexation law and support for ICJ Advisory Opinion<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ceirpp-bureau-press-release-24oct2025\/\"><em>UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Welcomes the Advisory Opinion by the International Court of Justice<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-press-release-26oct25\/\"><em>The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel\u2019s obligations \u2013 key conclusions relating to UNRWA<\/em><\/a> (26 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ga-meeting-coverage-30oct25\/\"><em>ICJ President highlights Court&#8217;s legal duties on climate change and occupation in address to General Assembly<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc214446394\"><\/a><strong>III. UN Special Rapporteur issues a new report entitled \u201cGaza Genocide: a collective crime\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On 20 October, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, published a new report titled \u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/special-rapporteur-report-gaza-genocide-a-collective-crime-20oct25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaza Genocide: A Collective Crime<\/a><\/em>\u201d. The report highlights \u201chow Third States are breaching their duty to prevent genocide, apartheid, and territorial conquest by supplying Israel with aid, arms, and political cover despite clear evidence of genocidal intent.\u201d In a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-by-navi-pillay-28oct25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a><\/em> to the General Assembly Third Committee on 28 October, Navi Pillay, the Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, stated \u201cIt pains me that, on my last presentation as Chair of this Commission, the post-World War II multi-lateral system has failed to prevent this genocide. The international system has been found wanting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-press-release-17oct25\/\"><em>UN Human Rights Office: 1001 Palestinians killed in West Bank since 7 October 2023<\/em><\/a> (17 October 2025)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/special-rapporteur-report-gaza-genocide-a-collective-crime-20oct25\/\"><em>Report: \u201cGaza Genocide: a collective crime\u201d \u2013 Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese (A\/80\/492)<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ceirpp-chair-statement-at-sc-23oct25\/\"><em>\u201cThe unlawful occupation of the whole Palestinian Territory must end. Now.\u201d Palestinian Rights Committee Chair tells the Security Council<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-24oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General: For eighty years the UN has spared no efforts to forge peace<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/fancesca-albanese-press-release-28oct25\/\"><em>Gaza genocide: A crime Israel did not commit alone \u2013 Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/statement-by-navi-pillay-28oct25\/\"><em>Commission of Inquiry on alleged genocidal conduct in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/coi-press-conferene-28oct25\/\"><em>Press Conference: Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-press-release-29oct25\/\"><em>UN human rights chief says appalled by deadly Gaza strikes<\/em><\/a> (29 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ga-third-committee-press-release-30oct24\/\"><em>\u2018Atrocities by one side do not justify those by the other,\u2019 Commission of Inquiry Chair tells Third Committee, implicating Israeli forces, Palestinian armed groups in war crimes<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/no-peace-without-accountability-from-ceasefire-to-justice-briefing-with-un-human-rights-experts\/\"><em>\u201cNo Peace Without Accountability\u201d &#8211; From Ceasefire to Justice: UN Palestinian Rights Committee Briefing with UN Human Rights experts<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc214446395\"><\/a><strong>IV. Scaling-up humanitarian assistance in Gaza<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Following the ceasefire, UN and partner humanitarian agencies have rapidly scaled-up operations in Gaza. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs\u00a0outlined a <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-remarks-09oct25\/\">60-day plan<\/a><\/em> to restore food, health, water, shelter, and education services. The agency also called for full access, protection of civilians, and urgent funding. The World Food Programme has expanded life-saving food assistance. It aims to reach <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/wfp-press-release-11oct25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.6 million people<\/a><\/em> through bakeries, food distributions, and digital payments. It highlighted the need for secure and unhindered access to help the most vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-statement-26oct25\/\">expanding<\/a><\/em> nutrition treatment, delivering safe water, and providing blankets, clothes, and shelter to children and families. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/iom-press-release-24oct25\/\">dispatching<\/a><\/em> emergency relief, including shelter and winter items, to support displaced families and help them rebuild. UNRWA is stepping up its <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-28oct25\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cback to learning\u201d programme<\/a><\/em>, both in person and online, to help children return to education. UN Women is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-briefing-un-women-17oct25\/\">coordinating<\/a> with UN and partner agencies to make sure clinics and food reach women and girls safely and meet their real needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-remarks-09oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief outlines 60-day plan to deliver vital aid after Gaza ceasefire<\/em><\/a> (9 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-10oct25\/\"><em>UN and partners ready to scale up humanitarian response in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (10 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-briefing-10oct25\/\"><em>Gaza: aid teams repeat calls for unhindered access to stricken enclave<\/em><\/a> (10 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/wfp-press-release-11oct25\/\"><em>WFP scales up life saving food assistance as ceasefire unfolds<\/em><\/a> (11 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-12oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: humanitarian scale-up in Gaza is well underway<\/em><\/a> (12 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-14oct25\/\"><em>UN and partners work to scale up humanitarian response in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (14 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unog-press-briefing-14oct25\/\"><em>Gaza: $70 billion needed to rebuild shattered enclave, says UN<\/em><\/a> (14 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/un-relief-chief-statement-15oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief calls for renewed commitment to peace and aid delivery in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (15 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-15oct25\/\"><em>UN OCHA Chief Fletcher stresses urgency of Gaza aid access and adherence to peace accord<\/em><\/a> (15 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/agricultural-land-15oct25\/\"><em>FAO: Agricultural land and related facilities availability in the Gaza Strip<\/em><\/a> (15 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-16oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief visits Rafah crossing<\/em><\/a> (16 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-17oct25\/\"><em>UN Relief Chief visits Gaza as humanitarian community scales up<\/em><\/a> (17 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ohchr-press-release-17oct25-2\/\"><em>Day after\u2019 in Gaza: UN Human Rights Chief urges all actors to ensure human rights are central<\/em><\/a> (17 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-briefing-un-women-17oct25\/\"><em>Press briefing by UN Women on the situation of women and girls in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (17 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/wfp-press-release-20oct25\/\"><em>As ceasefire takes hold, Gaza\u2019s bakeries fire up to fight hunger<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/q3-progress-report-colonna-report-20oct25\/\"><em>Q3 Progress Report: Implementing the Colonna Report at UNRWA (July 2025 \u2013 September 2025)<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/colonna-annual-report-20oct25\/\"><em>One Year On: Implementing the Colonna Report at UNRWA \u2013 Annual Report (June 2024 \u2013 June 2025)<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-20oct25\/\"><em>In Gaza, UN Relief Chief witnesses humanitarian scale-up<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/joint-press-release-ocha-20oct25\/\"><em>Minderoo Foundation backs UN\u2019s 60-day Gaza plan with AU$10 million<\/em><\/a> (20 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-21oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: UN and partners continue to scale up aid in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (21 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-21oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 1<\/em><\/a> (21 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/press-conference-unfpa-22oct25\/\"><em>Press Conference: Andrew Saberton (UNFPA) on his recent visit to Gaza and the West Bank<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-02-22octt25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 2<\/em><\/a> (22 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unsco-security-council-briefing-23oct25\/\"><em>UN Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/joint-statement-ngos-23oct25\/\"><em>Mounting alarm as Israeli authorities reject NGO applications to transport life-saving aid into Gaza<\/em><\/a> (23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-03-23oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 3<\/em><\/a><em> (<\/em>23 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/iom-press-release-24oct25\/\"><em>IOM dispatches shelter aid to Gaza amid massive post-ceasefire needs<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unwomen-press-release-24oct25\/\"><em>Women in Gaza: What they need now as the ceasefire holds \u2013 UN Women<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-04-24oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 4<\/em><\/a> (24 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-statement-26oct25\/\"><em>UNICEF: Gaza\u2019s ceasefire offers a vital chance for children \u2013 it must be seized<\/em><\/a> (26 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-05-26oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 5<\/em><\/a> (26 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-27oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Water, food and essential services still desperately needed as families move north<\/em><\/a> (27 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-27oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 6<\/em><\/a> (27 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unrwa-statement-28oct25\/\"><em>UNRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: With the ceasefire in place, UNRWA is stepping up its \u201cback to learning\u201d programme in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/video-unrwa-28oct25\/\"><em>Video: We have the right to learn: Ana\u2019am\u2019s story in Gaza<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-07-28oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 7<\/em><\/a> (28 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/unicef-humanitarian-situation-report-29oct25\/\"><em>UNICEF Humanitarian Situation Report No. 43 (01 \u2013 30 September 2025)<\/em><\/a> (29 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-8-29oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 8<\/em><\/a> (29 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-30oct25\/\"><em>Gaza: humanitarian scale-up continues, despite restrictions<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/video-un-30oct25\/\"><em>Video: Gaza students back to school<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/uk-unmas-press-release-30oct25\/\"><em>UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-sitrep-9-30oct25\/\"><em>OCHA: Gaza Humanitarian Response \u2013 Situation Report No. 9<\/em><\/a> (30 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/fao-press-release-31oct25\/\"><em>Gaza Strip: Ceasefire opens window for rehabilitation as over a third of cropland becomes accessible<\/em><\/a> (31 October)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/ocha-press-release-31oct25\/\"><em>Gaza\u2019s health system continues to face significant challenges amid immense needs<\/em><\/a> (31 October)<\/li>\n<li><a 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