U.N. Withdraws a Third of International Staff from Gaza Amid Ongoing Strikes

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:53:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
U.N. Withdraws a Third of International Staff from Gaza Amid Ongoing Strikes

The decision comes after repeated Israeli strikes on U.N. facilities, raising concerns over humanitarian conditions.


The United Nations has announced a significant reduction of its international workforce in Gaza, pulling back approximately one-third of its staff due to escalating dangers from ongoing Israeli strikes. This decision, revealed by U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, comes amidst urgent humanitarian needs across the region, as the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict has resulted in substantial casualties, including many civilians.

On March 24, 2025, Guterres stated that the choice to downsize in Gaza was particularly tough given the critical need for assistance; however, he reaffirmed the U.N.'s commitment to provide necessary aid to those affected. This marks the first significant withdrawal of international personnel since the conflict intensified in 2023, although the U.N. asserts that it will maintain a presence in Gaza.

Reports indicate that over 280 U.N. staff members have lost their lives in Gaza, marking a tragic record within the organization's history in any conflict. Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesperson for the U.N., confirmed that around 30 percent of the current international staff—about 30 members of the estimated 100—would leave within the coming week, with potential for further departures in the following weeks, as security concerns continue to grow.

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