Palestine's ambassador to the United Nations has warned that core international principles are at risk in the occupied Palestinian territories, as the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza continues despite a ceasefire. At a high-level Security Council meeting, he called for urgent action to uphold the right to self-determination, prevent the acquisition of territory by force, and respect international law, arguing that abandoning these standards in Palestine would threaten them globally. He condemned ongoing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and attacks on relief organizations, and urged for full implementation of the ceasefire, unrestricted aid access, and a path toward a two-state solution. Israel's ambassador countered that progress depends on the full disarmament of Hamas, while warning of broader regional threats and emphasizing the need to prevent Iranian influence. Both sides highlighted the dire situation in Gaza and the urgent need for a lasting resolution, but deep divisions remain over the path forward.