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\u201cWe are encouraged that the parties have reaffirmed their commitments to implementing the ceasefire<\/strong> in Gaza and commend the steadfast efforts of the mediators,<\/strong>\u201d said UN Spokesperson St\u00e9phane Dujarric at the regular news briefing in New York.<\/p>\n\u201cWe do, however, remain concerned by all acts of violence in Gaza and the reported attacks and strikes that took place yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr. Dujarric urged all sides to honour their obligations and avoid any action that could lead to renewed hostilities, reiterating the Secretary-General\u2019s call for the release of the remains of all deceased hostages.<\/p>\n
Over the weekend, Humanitarian Affairs chief Tom Fletcher wrapped up a visit to Gaza, where he met aid workers and inspected UN-supported projects, including a child nutrition centre, a hospital and a road clearance operation.<\/p>\n
Debris removal underway<\/h2>\n
In Gaza City, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has begun a major debris removal operation \u2013 the first phase of a comprehensive debris management plan aimed at restoring access to essential services such as hospitals and schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cRubble represents a major challenge in Gaza, where the estimated amount is between 55 and 60 million tonnes,<\/strong>\u201d said Jaco Cilliers, UNDP Representative in Palestine.<\/p>\nThe UN agency taking the vital first step by clearing roads and recycling materials to pave new access routes and temporary facilities.<\/p>\n
Dozens of diggers and other vehicles have been deployed along Al-Jalaa Street, where UNDP says it is working around the clock to open roads that have been blocked for months.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a very arduous process and will take many years to complete<\/strong>,\u201d Mr. Cilliers cautioned.<\/p>\nAid crossings open<\/h2>\n
UN humanitarians also reported progress in aid delivery under the ceasefire, with the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) expanding temporary learning spaces and partners resuming food parcel distributions in Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the weekend, we along with our partners continued to collect aid<\/strong> from the Kerem Shalom\/Karem Abu Salem and Kissufim crossings.\u202fThis included post-partum and hygiene kits, medical supplies, fuel, water and food,\u201d Mr. Dujarric said.<\/p>\nHe added that on Sunday, for the first time, Israeli authorities allowed the UN to deploy monitors at the Kissufim crossing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is of course a welcome development, as it provides us with much-needed visibility into that segment of the pipeline,\u201d Mr. Dujarric added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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