Source: United Nations (video statements)
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate is up for renewal by the Security Council at the end of this month. UNIFIL Spokesperson, Andrea Tenenti, says that UNIFIL remains committed to supporting stability efforts between Lebanon and Israel and will work based on the outcome of the mandate.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate is up for renewal by the Security Council at the end of this month. UNIFIL Spokesperson, Andrea Tenenti, says that UNIFIL remains committed to supporting stability efforts between Lebanon and Israel and will work based on the outcome of the mandate.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Joint Press Encounter by Trishala Simantini Persaud, Chargé d’affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of Guyana to the United Nations, and Ondina Blokar Drobic, Chargé d’affaires and Deputy Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the United Nations, on behalf of Guyana, Slovenia, Algeria, China, Denmark, France, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, Sierra Leone, Somalia and the United Kingdom, on the situation in the Middle East.
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
Security Council/Middle East
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Lebanon/Israel
Sudan
Security Council
World Lake Day
Guest Tomorrow
SECURITY COUNCIL/MIDDLE EAST
This morning, the Security Council held its monthly meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question. Briefing the Council members via videoconference were Ramiz Alakbarov, our Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, and Joyce Msuya, the Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator.
They both expressed their ongoing deep concern about the situation on the ground in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Mr. Alakbarov described the situation in Gaza as one that is sinking deeper into disaster, with mass displacement, high human casualties and now famine. Hostages held by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups continue to languish in appalling conditions, Mr. Alakbarov reminded Council members.
He urged all sides to put an end to this brutal war immediately.
Ms. Msuya, for her part, called for safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access through all entry points into Gaza and to all people in need across the Gaza Strip.
She said that in order to meet the needs of 2.1 million hungry and starving people, we need to bring in, and deliver, greater volumes of life-saving assistance. We need the restrictions on essential items to be lifted. And we need to halt the delays and the denials that impede and hamper our work on the ground every single day.
OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) today said that ongoing strikes have intensified especially in and around Gaza city, killing and injuring people, causing destruction, and forcing displacement.
While some medicines and medical supplies have reached Gaza, medical equipment and spare parts, which are items subject to Israeli restrictions, are urgently needed. As mentioned yesterday, hospitals are reporting shortages of blood, placing more lives at risk as hospitals continue to receive mass casualties.
Colleagues working on water, sanitation, and hygiene warn that access to water remains extremely limited.
With the majority of infrastructure destroyed over the course of the war, the entry of spare parts, generators and equipment must be facilitated so it is to rehabilitate critical water facilities. Partners have also noted that ongoing operations in northern Gaza and the recent displacement orders mean that people could be forced away from areas where facilities indispensable for their survival are actually accessible. The facilities themselves could also be damaged or destroyed.
Meanwhile, multiple organizations’ attempts to bring shelter items into the Gaza Strip are being rejected by the Israeli authorities. As we repeatedly said here, many tents and tarpaulins that are being used by civilians who are being forced to move and been displaced multiple times, those items have worn out and must urgently be replaced. In addition, high tides overnight have submerged tents on the beach, which impacted about 200 families, according to what our colleagues are telling us.
Tents and other shelter equipment must be allowed into all parts of Gaza, including directly to northern Gaza and into Gaza city, where they are desperately needed.
And just to mention an occasion that is supposed to be a happy one in the lives of children and their families: the new school year, is approaching. Gazan children for the third consecutive year will miss this occasion. Education is a fundamental right, and no child should be denied this right. Access to education must be protected, it must be restored, as the current crisis threatens the future of an entire generation of children in Gaza.
UN mine action partners also tell said that the expansion of military operations in Gaza will put more people at risk of harm due to explosive ordnance. Explosive ordnance risk education is an important part of ensuring people’s safety, and partners continue to offer these sessions to communities and carry out explosive hazard assessments to reduce the risks to all aid workers.
Finally, the UN reiterates once again that a permanent ceasefire and an immediate and unconditional release of all hostages being held in Gaza and those arbitrarily detained remains paramount.
Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=27%20August%20202…
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Briefing by Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations, on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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The United Nations Security Council discussed the ongoing investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Briefing the Council, Miroslav Jenča, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, said a joint letter from Denmark, Germany and Sweden had transmitted new information about the probe.
“According to this communication, the Federal Public Prosecutor General of Germany continues to conduct criminal investigations on the sabotage against the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines,” Jenča said. He added that the German authorities had stressed the inquiry was being carried out “impartially, independently and in line with fundamental principles of the rule of law.”
Jenča noted that a Ukrainian national had been arrested in Italy on 21 August based on a European arrest warrant requested by German prosecutors. He said the United Nations was not in a position to comment on ongoing investigations or legal proceedings but underlined that “any intentional damage to critical civilian infrastructure is of serious concern.”
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by Danny Danon, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, on the situation in the Middle East.
Source: US National Institute of Justice (video statements)
Although iron-based metals are popular for making critical parts of firearms, they are susceptible to corrosion or rust. There is currently little research on how long a firearm can be left to rust before an identification is no longer possible. This project evaluates the effects of rust on the common working surfaces of Glock and Smith & Wesson Sigma firearms.
Webinar presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence.
Opinions or points of view expressed represent the speaker and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Any product or manufacturer discussed is presented for informational purposes only and do not constitute product approval or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Justice.)
Source: United Nations (video statements)
Informal comments to the media by Dmitry Polyanskiy, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, on the situation on threats to international peace and security (Nord Stream).
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (video statements)
The advisory, paired with the enhanced visibility and hardening guidance for communications infrastructure released in December 2024, gives providers practical steps to improve visibility and detect malicious activity early.
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This webinar covers ideas and strategies to enhance morale among staff in forensic laboratory units. Positive mental health among team members not only fosters a supportive and productive work environment but also increases the overall quality and efficiency of operations. Participants learn practical approaches to address common workplace stressors, improve communication, and promote resilience within their teams. By prioritizing mental health, laboratories can achieve better outcomes while ensuring the well-being of their dedicated professionals.
Presented January 9, 2025
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