UN Daily Press Briefing: Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, and Global Affairs (03 February 2026)

Focus on Palestinian People and Occupied Territories

• 🕊️ The Secretary-General addressed the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, reiterating the two-state solution as an actionable path.
• 💔 The situation remains fragile, with over 500 Palestinians killed since an October agreement and a record high of Israeli settler violence in 2025.
• ⚠️ The UN condemned the demolition of the UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound and called for an end to public threats against UNRWA staff.
• humanitarian corridor for aid delivery into Gaza.

Humanitarian Crises in Sudan and South Sudan

• 🌍 In Sudan, the humanitarian crisis has endured for over 1,000 days, marked by famine, displacement, and sexual violence.
• 🤝 The UN supports the Quad's efforts for a humanitarian truce and increased aid delivery.
• 🆘 Over 10,000 displaced people in South Kordofan State face critical gaps in food, healthcare, and water.
• ✈️ Appeals for $2.9 billion are underway to assist over 20 million people in Sudan.
• ⚠️ In South Sudan, renewed violence has displaced 280,000 people, with 450,000 children at risk of acute malnutrition.

Southern Lebanon and Ukraine Updates

• 🇱🇧 UNIFIL peacekeeping colleagues are testing samples for toxicity after substance was dropped by Israeli Defense Forces near the Blue Line.
• ⚠️ Peacekeepers took defensive action against a drone carrying an unidentified object near Kafr Kela, reiterating that the use of armed drones is unacceptable.
• ⚡ In Ukraine, recent attacks have killed civilians, injured dozens, and damaged energy infrastructure, leaving thousands without heating.
• 🤝 Aid organizations are providing support, including generators and warming points, to affected communities.

Senior Appointment and Police Conference

• 💼 The Secretary-General appointed Robert Van Deri as his representative for the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
• 👮 The UN is hosting the 20th Chiefs of Police of UN Police Components Conference to address evolving security challenges and priorities.

Global Affairs and Donor Conference

• 🇺🇳 The UN is monitoring reports of talks between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear program agreement, advocating for a diplomatic solution.
• 🇲🇲 The UN continues to denounce violence in Myanmar and supports ASEAN's efforts to end the conflict.
• 🇺🇸 A donor conference in Washington focused on mobilizing resources for the humanitarian response in Sudan, with the US expected to provide funds through the UN.