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'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

'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.

March 8, 2026 at 07:05 AM Original source
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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

All Coverage

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 3 persons

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

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BBC Newsvia ai

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its humanitarian implications.

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The Spectatorvia ai

Tom Fletcher discusses the Middle East conflict's impact on international law and calls for de-escalation.

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UN chief slams 'unlawful attacks', says Mideast could spiral out of control
Al-Monitorvia ai 4 quotes 2 persons

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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Xinhuavia ai 3 quotes 1 person

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.

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Daily Sunvia ai

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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Moneycontrolvia ai

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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