allow me first to thank secretary-general for his important remarks about the conflict that has unfloweded in gaza since 8th july. and also to add my voice to give appeal to the international community to take decisive action to address the causes and consequences of this most recent round of violence. in that regard i convey my utmost appreciation to the president of the general assembly for convening this informal briefing which further advances the general assembly's rightful role in addressing this humanitarian needs and well-being of the refugees and in pursuit of a just and comprehensive resolution of arab-israeli conflict, including the plight of the refugees. that goal is central to the work on behalf of palestine refugees. through the mandate given to us by the general assembly, i remind the membership that more than anyone else it is the refugees themselves, now five million strong, that count on your commitment to assist and . mmit in gaza today we are experiencing the second day of the 72-hour truce which like many others one hopes will be consolidate food a lasting cessation o