“The ceasefire remains in place as I speak,” said Tor Wennesland, as he updated on events between 5 and 7 August, marking the worst outbreak of fighting since May 2021. 

He welcomed Egypt’s crucial role in brokering the accord alongside efforts by the United Nations, Qatar, United States, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.  “Together these efforts helped prevent the outbreak of a full-scale war,” and allowed for the delivery of humanitarian relief into Gaza earlier today, he said.

According to Palestinian Health Ministry, from 5 August, the zionist occupation regime launched 147 air strikes against targets in Gaza, killing at least forty-six Palestinians, and injuring 360 others. (ILKHA)