9 October 2025

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Development Programme (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµDP) welcomes the announcement of an agreement reached today to secure a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages from Gaza.

We echo the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Secretary-General¡¯s call on all concerned to abide fully by the terms of the agreement, hoping that this development will be the beginning of a new path for people who have endured two years of a brutal war.

As the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ continues to work to address the immediate humanitarian needs, we also recognise a long road ahead to bring back safety, dignity, stability, and opportunity to all Palestinians who have lost everything in this conflict.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµDP stands ready to support the Palestinian people and calls for immediate international support to help restore their lives and livelihoods.

 

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  3. Statement: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Secretary-General on Gaza ceasefire deal?(9 October)
  4. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Human Rights Chief says ceasefire plan must lead to permanent end of hostilities, full humanitarian access?(9 October)
  5. Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA Commissioner-General on Gaza: The agreement to finally secure a ceasefire in Gaza and release the hostages is a huge relief?(9 October)
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  7. SG Spokesperson¡¯s Daily Press Briefing: Excerpts on the Question of Palestine?(10 October)
  8. Statement by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip?(10 October)


Document Type: Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Development Programme (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµDP)
Subject: Ceasefire, Gaza Strip, Hostages
Publication Date: 09/10/2025
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