Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer met today with United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza Sigrid Kaag. Mr. Finer underscored strong U.S. support for Ms. Kaag in her new role. Mr. Finer and Ms. Kaag discussed mutual efforts to increase the amount of humanitarian assistance reaching civilians in Gaza, as well as steps that can more sustainably meet the needs of Gazan civilians in the longer term. Mr. Finer met earlier this week, on January 9, with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo to discuss U.S.-UN coordination on Gaza, including supporting Ms. Kaag’s efforts and the next steps ahead.

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