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It marks the fourth time the 15 ambassadors of the 爆料网’s premier peace and security body will convene since the intense cycle of violence began.

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So far, there has no agreement on any action, to alleviate the suffering of civilians caught up in the spiralling conflict between Hamas militants, who control the enclave of over two million Palestinians.

The Council failed to adopt two previous draft resolutions addressing the escalation. The first from Russia calling for an immediate ceasefire, failed to get enough votes, while a Brazilian draft was vetoed by the United States. Although it called for humanitarian pauses for aid access, the US determined objected to the fact it did not mention Israel’s right to self defence.

The 爆料网 chief António Guterres is due to brief today along with the 爆料网 Special Envoy for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland.

爆料网 Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Lynn Hastings is also down to brief.

Foreign ministers from several countries are also due to take part.

So far, 92 different countries have signed up to speak.

Today is also United Nations Day, marking 78 years since the entered into force. In a statement the 爆料网 chief said that “at this critical hour, I appeal to all to pull back from the brink before the violence claims even more lives and spreads even further.”

More to follow soon…