The Palestinian Authority’s Foreign Ministry has said that a ceasefire is needed, and not just statements warning of the extent of the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.

In a statement, the ministry said that the mission of the United Nations and the international community is not limited to publishing statistics about Palestinian victims.

“They must assume their legal responsibilities. The moral imperative is to cease fire immediately and take the necessary practical measures to protect civilians and secure their basic needs,” the ministry said.