'Only way to stop IMMENSE SUFFERING in Gaza is through full, immediate and permanent ceasefire' — UN Asst Sec-General at Security Council

'Only way to stop IMMENSE SUFFERING in Gaza is through full, immediate and permanent ceasefire' — UN Asst Sec-General at Security Council talks

Adds: Israeli hostages must be released immediately

'Israel MUST comply' with humanitarian law and allow 'rapid and unimpeded delivery' of food aid to Gaza