On July 12, 2022, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2642, allowing humanitarian aid to continue through the Bab Al‑Hawa crossing into northwest Syria for six months. This marked a departure from the previous 12‑month renewals that had sustained cross‑border operations since 2014. The resolution is critical for over 2.4 million Syrians who rely on cross‑border assistance, yet the shortened timeframe threatens effective planning and delivery. InterAction members and partners voiced strong concern, urging the UNSC to extend the mandate beyond January 2023 to safeguard lives and livelihoods.