Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
The Board of Peace's envoy for Gaza has warned the U.N. Security Council that the current division of Gaza could become permanent if a ceasefire is not established. The envoy highlighted that over 2 million people are crowded into less than half of the territory, with Hamas maintaining control and Israel keeping troops in the region. He emphasized the need for a resolution to avoid a future where Gazans live in tents and Palestinian statehood remains unattainable.
- ▪The Board of Peace envoy warned that Gaza's division risks becoming permanent without a ceasefire.
- ▪Hamas' refusal to disarm is seen as the main obstacle to peace efforts.
- ▪Aid groups report that humanitarian supplies to Gaza are still limited despite ceasefire agreements.
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Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanentSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPalestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a house that was pre-warned by the Israeli military to evacuate before the strike was carried out late on Wednesday, in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, May 21, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud Issa/File PhotoPublished May 22, 2026, 12:39 AMUpdated May 22, 2026, 12:39 AMMay 21 - The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire takes hold.U.S.
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