UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, has stressed to protect the civilian population of Gaza from Israeli atrocities and meeting their essential needs.

In a press briefing, he urged all parties involved in the Gaza conflict must respect international humanitarian law.

The Spokesperson expressed concerns that the food supplies are not being reached to the people in war torn area as bags of fortified flour dispatched by the World Food Programme scattered alongside the road.

Commenting on the condition of children and women in Gaza, he said that they are suffering from severe food crisis and they are residing in extremely overcrowding displacement sites.

Responding to a question of ceasefire in Gaza, Stephane Dujarric asked the parties involved into the conflict to find the political courage to reach this deal for the sake of the people of Gaza.