UNSC demands unrestricted Gaza aid access

At Thursday's UN Security Council session on Palestine, Pakistan, China, the UK and Russia demanded that Israel allow unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza, while the US blamed Hamas for prolonging civilian suffering. Pakistan's UN envoy Asim Iftikhar Ahmad noted that ceasefire violations continue and over 90% of civilians face severe hardship despite Resolution 2803. Russia's Deputy UN Representative Anna Evstigneeva described Gaza as a 'deteriorating humanitarian catastrophe' and warned that Israeli plans to control parts of Gaza could undermine peace efforts. China's envoy Fu Cong said the recent easing of tensions in West Asia offered hope but warned conditions remain dire. The US deputy UN envoy Tammy Bruce reiterated Washington's commitment to working with regional partners.