The next meeting of the United Nations Security Council focused on Israel and Gaza is scheduled for Monday, October 30, according to Brazil’s Permanent Mission to the UN. This update comes as part of a briefing from the mission, which noted the planned start time at 15:00 local time and highlighted Brazil’s role as the rotating president of the Security Council for the month of October.
The Brazilian mission further confirmed that it previously chaired the council’s meetings and that another session on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is slated for October 31. These scheduling details reflect the ongoing rhythm of council activity as member states monitor crises around the world and coordinate responses through the UN system.
The recent developments in the Middle East have dominated council discussions in recent weeks. On October 7, Hamas launched a substantial rocket salvo against Israel, followed by the initiation of what was described as the Al-Aqsa Flood operation. Reports indicate a large number of militants crossed into Israeli territory, seizing equipment and taking hostages, with Israeli officials declaring that the country is at war in response to the assault.
In the ensuing days, the Israel Defense Forces launched a broad operation described as Iron Swords, aimed at neutralizing militant networks and preventing further incursions. The Israeli air force targeted a wide range of Hamas locations in the Gaza Strip as part of an intensive campaign. During this period, Israel’s National Security Council took measures to curtail the movement of essential supplies into Gaza, including water, food, electricity, and fuel, citing security concerns and the need to disrupt militant activity.
On October 13, the United Nations issued a warning that roughly 1.1 million Palestinians might be advised to relocate to southern Gaza within a 24-hour window in advance of a possible ground offensive. The evolving security situation prompted intense international debate over civilian protection, humanitarian access, and the responsibilities of belligerents under international law.
Throughout these events, public statements from Israeli leadership emphasized a commitment to eradicating Hamas, framed as a necessary response to the attacks that began in early October. The discourse around these actions has drawn widespread attention from U.S. and Canadian audiences, who are closely watching sovereign responses, humanitarian implications, and regional stability trajectories.
Security Council deliberations have underscored the importance of ensuring humanitarian corridors and timely aid delivery to affected populations, while balancing the security needs of Israel with the protection of civilians. As the council convenes again, diplomats from member states are expected to discuss mechanisms for monitoring ceasefires, facilitating humanitarian access, and coordinating international responses that reflect the complex, multi-faceted nature of the conflict. Observers in Canada and the United States will be monitoring the proceedings for implications on regional security, refugee flows, and international cooperation frameworks that influence ongoing diplomatic efforts and relief operations.