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14 of 15 UN Security Council members cite Gaza famine as man-made, urging a ceasefire, hostage release, and unimpeded aid; the US stands alone in withholding support.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Dorothy Shea addresses a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the Israel and Palestinian conflict at UN Headquarters in New York City. (Photo: Reuters)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 28, 2025 00:42 IST
All United Nations Security Council members, except the United States, on Wednesday said the famine in Gaza was a “man-made crisis” and warned that the use of starvation as a weapon of war is banned under international humanitarian law.
In a joint statement, the 14 council members called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, the release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups, a substantive surge of aid throughout Gaza, and for Israel to immediately and unconditionally lift all restrictions on aid delivery.
"Famine in Gaza must be stopped immediately," they said. "Time is of the essence. The humanitarian emergency must be addressed without delay and Israel must reverse course."
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Aug 28, 2025
