New York – August 9, 2025 — The United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting to address the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza, as violence and civilian casualties continue to rise.
Diplomatic sources say the meeting was requested by several member states concerned about the worsening situation, with calls for an immediate ceasefire and urgent humanitarian assistance. The session, scheduled for later today, will bring together all 15 member nations to discuss possible actions, including resolutions to halt hostilities and ensure aid delivery to affected civilians.
According to UN officials, Gaza has faced intensified military operations in recent weeks, resulting in severe shortages of food, water, and medical supplies. Hospitals are struggling to treat the growing number of wounded, while thousands of families have been displaced.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has repeatedly urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, warning that continued violence risks plunging the region into a wider conflict. “The protection of civilians must be the top priority,” Guterres stated in a recent briefing.
Human rights organizations are urging the Security Council to take decisive measures, including the deployment of international observers and the establishment of humanitarian corridors to allow safe passage for aid workers and civilians.
While past Security Council discussions on Gaza have often ended without consensus due to political divisions among permanent members, diplomats hope that the severity of the current crisis will lead to unified action.
The emergency meeting is expected to feature updates from UN humanitarian agencies on the ground, as well as statements from representatives of Israel, Palestine, and regional stakeholders.
