'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
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Notable Quotes
"We've got to step back from the brink right now."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"The US was investigating."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"Trump criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region -- and pose a grave risk to the global economy, particularly to the most vulnerable people."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"we're seeing staggering amounts of money, reportedly a billion dollars a day, funding this war spent on destruction, while politicians continue to boast about cutting aid budgets for those in greatest need."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"we're seeing an increasingly deadly alliance of technology and killing with impunity."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"it tears through markets, supply chains, food prices, and when that happens, it's the most vulnerable people who are hit first and hardest."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"We're seeing these crises escalate rapidly with consequences that are out of control for those instigating the conflict."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"We're seeing an increasingly deadly alliance of technology and killing with impunity."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
"OCHA reminds all parties that civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected at all times, in accordance with international humanitarian law."
— Tom Fletcher , Celebrity
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Tom Fletcher is a musician and member of the band McFly, known for composing music for theatrical productions.
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UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its humanitarian implications.
Tom Fletcher discusses the Middle East conflict's impact on international law and calls for de-escalation.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned of escalating crises in the Middle East, emphasizing the severe impact on civilians and the potential for the situation to spiral out of control.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned unlawful attacks across the Middle East and warned of potential escalation, while UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher highlighted the misuse of funds and the impact on vulnerable populations.
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