Two UN Officials Reiterate Need for Ceasefire in Gaza, Immediate Release of Hostages New York, 5 Sep (ONA) --- Two UN officials have reiterated the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, immediate unconditional release of all hostages, and a massive increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza. This was stated during a session held early today by the UN Security Council (UNSC), at the request of Algeria, dedicated to discussing "the situation in the Middle East, ...