United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stern call for an immediate halt to ceasefire violations in Gaza, as reports of ongoing violence and restricted humanitarian aid continue to surface. Speaking at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, and via a post on X (formerly Twitter), Guterres emphasized the urgent need for all parties to adhere to the terms of the peace agreement. Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that took effect three weeks ago, daily incidents of violence, including drone strikes, raids, and home demolitions, persist, according to Palestine’s Wafa News Agency and other sources. The UN and international aid organizations have repeatedly appealed for unimpeded access to deliver essential aid to Gaza, where famine was declared in August. Abeer Etefa, senior spokesperson for the World Food Programme (WFP), highlighted the dire situation, noting that hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians face severe food shortages and inadequate shelter. The WFP has distributed food parcels to approximately one million people, but this falls short of the target of 1.6 million. Etefa stressed the need for more border crossings and improved access to key roads within Gaza to address the escalating humanitarian crisis. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) also raised concerns about the impending winter, warning that thousands of families lack adequate protection from the cold and rain. Israeli authorities have reportedly rejected numerous requests from aid agencies to bring in essential shelter supplies, leaving over 260,000 families exposed to worsening conditions. Humanitarian partners have underscored the necessity of heavy machinery to clear the estimated 55 to 60 million tons of rubble, which is critical for installing temporary shelters. Angelita Caredda, NRC’s Middle East and North Africa regional director, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that every day of delay puts lives at risk as winter approaches.