UN Deputy Secretary -General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Aid Coordinator Tom Fletcher presented a 60 -day detailed plan for the humanitarian response to Gaza, with the backdrop of the announcement of the US -based ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Mr Fletcher spoke of “a day of hope and opportunity”, stressing that the Trump plan “must be the basis for rescuing tens of thousands of lives”. It presented a set of measures that include food supply to 2.1 million people, restoring the damaged health system, access to drinking water and sewer for 1.4 million inhabitants, as well as a massive shelter campaign in the winter.

At the same time, it set ten conditions for the success of the business, such as fuel and gas entry, multiple aid corridors, protecting workers in humanitarian organizations and full funding of the project, stressing that only 28% of the $ 4 billion dollars has been secured.

Responding to journalists’ questions, Mr Fletcher confirmed that the UN, UNRWA and NGOs have been fully mobilized to implement the agreement, noting that “the exclusion of Gaza must be lifted” to ensure unobstructed humanitarian access.

He also expressed his intention to visit Gaza personally, and said the UN has been having constant dialogue with Israeli authorities for safe and rapid help.

Answering a question about whether Israel and Hamas have signed so that the UN leads the large humanitarian enterprise in Gaza, Mr Fletcher responded that the 20 -point plan “includes an excellent reference to the UN central role in managing the humanitarian response, and this is guiding us. The whole “UN family” is mobilized to respond. UNRWA is irreplaceable, and at the same time rely on NGOs and private partners. Salvation of lives on such a scale requires a massive collective effort. “

Mr Fletcher stressed that “as far as those who seek to derail the process, it is known that extreme elements on both sides have previously attempted to prevent the release of hostages or the entry of help. I hope that broad international support for President Trump’s plan and the strong commitment of foreign ministers will marginalize these voices. “

“We have the experience, the will and the obligation to save lives on a large scale,” he said, adding that “for those who have lost everything and for those who worked to save others, we must act and do it.”