Top UN officials are urging urgent action to help the people of Gaza, as the humanitarian situation worsens. Despite Israel's claim that there is enough food in Gaza, UN agencies state that commodities are running extremely low and the health system is overwhelmed. The statement calls on world leaders to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians, facilitate aid, release hostages, and renew a ceasefire. The war in Gaza was triggered by Hamas's attack on Israel in October 2023, and since then, over 50,752 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli offensive.

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