United Kingdom’s Advocacy for Civilian Protection and Humanitarian Access at the UN Security Council

In a Security Council address, the United Kingdom called on Israel to lift restrictions on essential humanitarian supplies, resume full aid deliveries, and allow UNRWA and NGOs unrestricted access throughout Gaza. The speaker cited Resolution 2803 and the 20-point plan, noting over 850 civilian deaths since the October ceasefire and a collapse of sanitation, water and disease control.

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom warned that 37,000 civilians died worldwide in 2025, with Gaza and Sudan bearing the heaviest burden. UN estimates show 1.5 million Gaza residents face sewage-related disease and parasite infestations, while at least 170 Ukrainian civilians have been killed in the first 22 days of May, including children injured in Dnipro and Kyiv.

If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The United Kingdom urged a phased, verified de-commissioning of Hamas weapons, deployment of an International Stabilisation Force, and training of a Palestinian police force. It condemned settlement expansion, demanded an end to evictions in Khan al-Ahmar, and pledged Palestinian-led reconstruction. In Ukraine, it called for an immediate ceasefire and held Russia responsible for civilian harm. Regarding Libya, it welcomed ICC charges against Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri and urged continued cooperation with national authorities.

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Iran’s UN envoy accused the Council of paralysis by a permanent-member aggressor and warned that silence on the US-Israel campaign threatens global peace. The United Kingdom also condemned an Israeli minister’s video that mocked Global Sumud Flotilla participants as undignified.

Iran slams UN Security Council over silence on US-Israel war

A reported Russian drone strike in Starobilsk remains unverified, illustrating challenges in obtaining independent evidence.

If Russia truly wished to protect civilians, it would agree to the ceasefire or end this war outright: UK statement at the UN Security Council

• “Children are living amid sewage, parasites, and disease.” — UK speaker, UN Security Council

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

• “We are horrified by the images of newborn babies with rat bites on their faces.” — UK speaker

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council

• “We are deeply concerned at the Secretary-General’s reporting of 37,000 civilian deaths in conflicts in 2025, with Gaza and Sudan suffering the highest toll.” — UK speaker

We call on all parties to conflict to protect civilians: UK statement at the UN Security Council

• “Addressing the Security Council on Wednesday, Iravani said the body had failed to fulfil its responsibilities because of obstruction by a permanent member that he labelled an aggressor.” — Amir Saeid Iravani, Iranian UN envoy

Iran slams UN Security Council over silence on US-Israel war

The United Kingdom called for accelerated reconstruction of Gaza through Palestinian-led mechanisms, urged renewed ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, and reaffirmed support for ICC proceedings in Libya, signalling a continued diplomatic push for civilian protection and justice across multiple theatres.

Israel must take urgent steps to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza: UK statement at the UN Security Council