Published on: 2026-06-19
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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Main news of the day at the UN and in the world: as a result of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, at least 18 people died; in Gaza, since the beginning of the ceasefire, on average one child is killed daily; in the DRC, nearly 900 cases of Ebola have been confirmed; the UN Secretary-General will participate in the London climate action week.
Conflict in southern Lebanon
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) representative on Friday condemnedescalation of the conflict in Lebanon: according to available data, as a result of Israeli airstrikes in the south of the country, targeting Hezbollah militants, at least 18 people were killed. Meanwhile, the United Nations has again called for freedom of movement for its peacekeepers in Lebanon, who continue to closely monitor developments, including in the context of the recent preliminary peace agreement concluded between the USA and Iran.
Situation in Gaza
In the Gaza Strip since the announcement of the ceasefire regime in October 2025 as a result of violence265 children died. This was announced today by the representative of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), James Elder. According to him, this means that on average every day during more than eight months one child was killed. According to the data of the health authorities of Gaza, since the beginning of the ceasefire in the enclave, nearly a thousand Palestinians have died, and more than 3,100 have been injured. UNICEF also emphasizes that for 1.1 million children and their families in the sector, the search for clean water remains a daily challenge.
Ebola Outbreak
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)continues to spread, evacuating new regions of the country. Women, medical workers, and displaced persons are at particular risk. This was reported on Friday at a briefing in Geneva by representatives of the UN humanitarian agency. According to the World Health Organization, as of today, 896 confirmed cases of the disease have been registered in the DRC, including 232 deaths. The International Organization for Migration has conducted more than a million health checks on people at border points and key population movement routes in the region.
Visit of the Secretary General in London
The UN Secretary-General will arrive in London on Monday, where he will participate in a series of events held as part of London Climate Action Week. On TuesdayAntónio GuterresHe will speak on climate and energy and emphasize that renewable energy represents the clearest path to energy security. During the visit to London, the UN chief will also participate in other events, including the Summit on Global Energy and Electrification, the Summit of Local Leaders, as well as the Forum on Climate Finance and Development.
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