© UN Women/Suleiman Hajji
A young woman walks through the ruins of homes in Gaza.
Monday, March 17, 2025 UN News The UN Security Council is meeting in New York to discuss the Middle East crisis exactly two months since the start of the fragile Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal came into effect. That has been shattered by deadly Israeli airstrikes overnight, following a two-week aid blockade which has strained critical supplies. Well over 400 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds more injured, according to local authorities. We'll have reaction from across the UN and agencies on the ground. UN News app users follow live here.
© UN News (2025) — All Rights Reserved . Original source: UN News
Where next? Related news Browse related news topics:
Latest news Read the latest news stories:
UN Pact for the Future Requires Global Solidarity and Localized Solutions Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Thousands Gather in Nairobi as Science Meets Diplomacy for Planet Protection Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Climate Crisis Disrupts Sundarbans Community Festival, Prosperity Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Millions Affected as Sri Lanka Faces Widespread Flooding, Displacement, and Rising Health Risks Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Sri Lanka & the Global Climate Emergency: The Lessons of Cyclone Ditwah Tuesday, December 09, 2025 A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report Tuesday, December 09, 2025 From bagpipes to salt-making, UNESCO honours endangered culture passed down through generations Tuesday, December 09, 2025 First Person: Small acts, lasting impact, boost dignity for women in Lao PDR Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Nansen Award winners show compassion for refugees is far from fading Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Hong Kong: UN rights chief voices concern over ‘draconian’ laws, in wake of deadly apartment fire Tuesday, December 09, 2025 In-depth Learn more about the related issues:
Share this Bookmark or share this with others using some popular social bookmarking web sites:
Link to this page from your site/blog Add the following HTML code to your page:
<p><a href="https://www.globalissues.org/news/2025/03/17/39352">LIVE NOW: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis, UN relief chief calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire</a>, <cite>Inter Press Service</cite>, Monday, March 17, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)</p>… to produce this:
LIVE NOW: Security Council meets on Gaza crisis, UN relief chief calls for urgent renewal of ceasefire , Inter Press Service , Monday, March 17, 2025 (posted by Global Issues)
Global Issues
