UN Daily Press Briefing: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, DRC, Afghanistan & More (July 15, 2025)

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

• ⚠️ Displacement orders continue to be issued by the Israeli military, directing Palestinians to relocate to Al Mawasi, an area lacking basic necessities and already overcrowded.
• humanitarian aid delivery faces significant challenges due to outright denials and lengthy, unpredictable coordination procedures.
• ⛽ The entry of fuel supplies remains limited, with hundreds of thousands of liters critically needed daily to maintain life-saving services.
• 💔 The overall operational environment is increasingly difficult, worsening an already catastrophic situation for essential services like food, healthcare, and water.

Situation in the West Bank and Lebanon

• 📈 Israeli settlers and security forces have intensified killings, attacks, and harassment of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
• ⚖️ Calls are made for Israel to stop killings, harassment, and home demolitions, and to ensure public order and safety as the occupying power.
• 🕊️ UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon observe military activities and air violations, urging parties to uphold the cessation of hostilities.
• 💣 Two unauthorized weapons caches were found by UNIFIL peacekeepers, containing detonation wire coils, mortars, and anti-personnel mines.

Conflict and Humanitarian Concerns in Syria and Sudan

• 🇸🇾 The Secretary-General is deeply concerned over continued violence in Suweida, Syria, resulting in civilian casualties, arbitrary killings, and looting.
• ⚠️ Calls are made for de-escalation, protection of civilians, and transparent investigations into violence in Syria.
• 🇸🇩 The situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate with brutal attacks on villages in the Kordofan region, reportedly leaving hundreds dead.
• 🏠 Civilian infrastructure, including schools and homes, are being targeted, violating international humanitarian law.
• 🌧️ The rainy season exacerbates hardship in eastern Sudan, with heavy rains destroying shelters and food supplies for displaced people.

Other Global Updates

• 🇨🇩 UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo responded to an attempted attack, dispersing assailants and no casualties were reported.
• 🇦🇫 A staggering daily influx of tens of thousands of Afghan returnees at the Islam Kala border crossing necessitates immediate international support for relief efforts.
• 🇳🇬 The UN Secretary-General expressed sadness over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, acknowledging his commitment to Nigeria's sovereignty and regional peace.
• 🧑‍💻 World Youth Skills Day highlights the theme of youth empowerment through AI and digital skills, emphasizing the need to equip young people for the digital age.