We must reach an agreement to release the hostages and put in place an immediate ceasefire. There is absolutely no time to lose. The UN remains in regular contact with the mediators and parties, and we are committed to support the implementation of an agreement. A sustained ceasefire will be critical to a full-scale humanitarian and early recovery response to meet the immense needs in Gaza.
Tor Wennesland, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, in remarks to Security Council meeting on Gaza, 29 May '24