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UNICEF Acting Director for the Middle East and North Africa Abdul Fofana reported a two-year-old child was killed alongside parents in a strike on Qeshm Island, Iran, emphasizing that children continue to bear the brunt of the conflict. He reiterated calls for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law, stating that children should not be forced to endure the consequences of conflicts they did not start. Fofana stressed that ceasefires must be respected and that normalizing suffering is unacceptable.

UNRWA reported a significant escalation in hostilities in Gaza’s humanitarian area, known as the 'green zone,' west of Israeli-designated control lines. Israeli restrictions on essential goods, including fuel and spare parts, have crippled UNRWA’s operations, leaving over half of its fleet inoperable and affecting 62 water wells, further straining humanitarian efforts in the region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the regional conflict is destabilizing global trade, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, and driving up food and energy prices. He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, restoration of navigational rights in critical waterways, and a return to diplomacy, stating that the world cannot afford more war.

Guterres also highlighted the need for stronger international support for Syria’s recovery after years of war, noting signs of progress during his visit. He urged the lifting of sanctions and sustained assistance to match the country’s emerging recovery, emphasizing the importance of coordinated action to address the humanitarian crisis.