REUTERS/Mohammed Al-Masri Acquire Licensing RightsGENEVA, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The heads of several major United Nations bodies on Monday made a united call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify nearly one month into the conflict.
"We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour responded that Griffiths should call for a full ceasefire.
"You should be saying clearly and loudly in line with IHL (International Humanitarian Law) that a ceasefire should take place," Mansour said.
Israel has rebuffed mounting international pressure for a ceasefire, saying hostages taken by Hamas militants during their rampage in southern Israel on Oct. 7 should be released.
Persons:
Mohammed Al, Masri, Volker Turk, Tedros Adhanom, Martin Griffiths, It's, Griffiths, United Nations Riyad Mansour, Mansour, Israel, Gabrielle Tétrault, Farber, Emma Farge, Janet Lawrence
Organizations:
Hamas, REUTERS, Rights, United Nations, Human Rights, World Health Organization, Thomson
Locations:
Israel, Palestinian, Gaza City, Gaza