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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Ukraine confirmed that a humanitarian convoy operated by the international organization came under attack by Russian drones while delivering aid to a frontline area in southern Ukraine. Matthias Schmale, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, strongly condemned the incident, saying that two World Food Programme (WFP) trucks were damaged after being struck by drones. He added that no casualties were reported among humanitarian personnel. Schmale emphasized that attacks targeting humanitarian operations represent a grave breach of international humanitarian law and could constitute war crimes, reiterating the need to ensure the safety of aid workers and civilians in conflict zones. He further noted that since the start of the conflict, humanitarian convoys have repeatedly encountered security risks while attempting to deliver vital assistance to areas near the frontlines.

Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation, met today with Walid Fahmy Al Faqi, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the State of Qatar.During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of delivering humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini said that it is time to allow widespread humanitarian access into the Gaza Strip. Lazzarini said via X platform that the exchange of prisoners and detainees, as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, "sheds some light of hope after more than 2 years of total darkness." "It is time to build a future of peace through healing, justice and mutual recognition. Time to let in humanitarian aid at scale, including through UNRWA," he added.

Jordan has welcomed the agreement reached to establish a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the mechanisms for implementing the first phase, which aim to end the war, facilitate a prisoner exchange, ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Strip, and allow for the entry of humanitarian aid. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi praised the significant efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Qatar, and the United States to help broker the agreement. He also expressed appreciation for the contributions of the Republic of Turkey. Safadi stressed the importance of fully adhering to and implementing the terms of the agreement to end the war and address the catastrophic consequences of the aggression. He also commended US President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in finalizing the agreement, including his proposal to end the war, rebuild Gaza, prevent the displacement of the Palestinian people, and advance a comprehensive peace process. Safadi further welcomed President Trump's announcement that the US would oppose the annexation of the West Bank. The Jordanian foreign minister emphasized the urgent need for coordinated efforts to ensure the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to end the famine facing Gaza. Safadi reaffirmed that Jordan will continue to work alongside its Arab and international partners to achieve a just and comprehensive peace—one that includes an end to the occupation and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Earlier today, President Trump announced that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had signed the first phase of the peace plan, expressing gratitude to the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in the process.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed on Thursday the agreement on the first phase of the peace plan presented by US President Donald Trump.Modi expressed hope that the release of the hostages and increased humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza would bring much-needed relief, paving the way for lasting peace in the region.US President Donald Trump announced earlier today that Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) had signed the first phase of the peace plan. He expressed his thanks to the mediators from the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of an agreement to cease the war on the Gaza Strip, withdraw Israeli occupation forces, allow the entry of humanitarian aid, and facilitate a prisoner exchange. President Abbas expressed hope that these efforts would be a prelude to reaching a permanent political solution, as announced by President Trump, leading to an end to the Israeli occupation of the State of Palestine and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also commended President Trump and all mediators for their significant efforts in reaching the agreement, affirming the State of Palestine's readiness to work with relevant mediators and international partners to ensure its success, in order to achieve stability and a lasting and just peace in accordance with international law. President Abbas stressed the need for all parties to commit to the immediate implementation of the agreement, including the release of all hostages and prisoners, the entry of urgent humanitarian aid through United Nations organizations, the prevention of displacement or annexation, and the commencement of the reconstruction process. He reiterated that sovereignty over the Gaza Strip belongs to the State of Palestine, and that the connection between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip must be achieved through Palestinian laws and government institutions, through a unified Palestinian administrative committee and Palestinian security forces, within the framework of a single system and law, and with Arab and international support.

The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed the response of the Hamas movement to the plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to end the war on the Gaza Strip. In a statement, MWL has expressed its hope that this plan, along with its accompanying commitments and subsequent positive steps, would contribute to an immediate end to the war, halt the displacement and annexation schemes, and put an end to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Strip, paving the way for the establishment of a lasting, comprehensive, and just peace based on the two-state solution.

Her Excellency Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani met with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi at the Permanent Mission's headquarters in New York. During the meeting, aspects of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees were reviewed. The two sides also discussed ways to enhance joint efforts to alleviate the suffering of refugees and displaced persons around the world through the provision of humanitarian and relief assistance.

The Italian government welcomed the proposal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war in the Gaza Strip, affirming its support for all efforts aimed at ending the war. A statement from the Presidency of the Council of Ministers said that this proposal could be "a turning point, allowing for a permanent cessation of the hostilities, full and safe humanitarian access for the civilian population to be achieved." The Italian government expressed its readiness to play its role in close coordination with the United States, European partners, and regional actors, adding that ending hostilities is also crucial to addressing the dire humanitarian crisis affecting civilians in the Gaza Strip, a tragedy that is unjustifiable and completely unacceptable. According to the statement, the Italian government urged all parties to seize this opportunity and accept the proposal, stressing that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East is possible, with two states living side by side in peace and security.

The death toll from the ongoing Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip, which began on October 7, 2023, has risen to 66,055, with 168,346 others injured, the Gaza Ministry of Health has announced. The Ministry reported in a statement on Monday that 50 Palestinians were killed, and 184 others injured in the past 24 hours alone. Among them were five fatalities and 48 injuries involving individuals who had been waiting for humanitarian aid. This brings the total number of casualties among those seeking food aid to 2,571 killed and 18,817 injured. Between March 18, 2025, and today, the Ministry recorded 13,187 deaths and 56,305 injuries, highlighting the escalation in recent months. Health authorities emphasized that the current figures remain incomplete, as thousands of victims are still trapped under the rubble. Rescue efforts have been severely hindered by a lack of equipment and the continued targeting of emergency response teams by Israeli forces. The Ministry warned of an increasingly dire humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with famine-like conditions taking hold and relief efforts unable to meet the scale of the crisis.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed a range of regional and international issues, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. According to a statement released Sunday by Egypt's Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty emphasized the urgent need to intensify efforts toward reaching a cease-fire agreement in Gaza and ensuring the unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid. The Egyptian minister reiterated his country's rejection of any proposals involving the displacement of Palestinians or the dissolution of the Palestinian cause. He condemned the Israeli practices of killing and starvation, and reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967, borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, which is essential for achieving stability in the Middle East. Abdelatty also praised the growing number of countries recognizing Palestinian statehood. He reaffirmed Egypt's full support for UN agencies operating in Gaza under difficult and dangerous conditions, particularly as Israel targets these agencies. He highlighted Egypt's ongoing support for Guterres and the UN, especially for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Abdelatty also announced Egypt's intention to host an international conference focused on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza, in coordination with the United Nations, the Palestinian Authority, and international partners, aimed at mobilizing support for rebuilding efforts. The minister further outlined Egypt's position on Sudan, reaffirming support for the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He stressed the importance of preserving Sudan's national institutions and called for intensified efforts to lift the siege on the city of El Fasher and alleviate the humanitarian crisis there.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral relations and regional and international issues during a phone call with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, particularly developments in the Gaza Strip and the need to halt the Israeli aggression and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid. During the call, President Erdogan stressed the need to stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prevent him from undermining peace in the region, emphasizing that the Israeli occupation government has demonstrated through its actions its lack of intention to achieve peace. Erdogan noted that the current session of the UN General Assembly witnessed significant steps toward implementing the two-state solution, stressing that Türkiye will continue its efforts to ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.