The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so

The announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza marks a crucial step towards ending over 15 months of devastating conflict and enables parties to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid and reunite hostages with their families after prolonged captivity.

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.

Following the agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, the United Nations has offered its support in implementing the truce. "The United Nations stands ready to support the implementation of this deal and scale up the delivery of sustained humanitarian relief to the countless