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UN Warns 14,000 Babies in Gaza Could Die Within 48 Hours Without Immediate Aid

An 11-week Israeli blockade has left Gaza on the brink of catastrophe, with only minimal aid reaching civilians as international condemnation mounts.

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Overview

  • UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher has warned that 14,000 infants in Gaza face death within 48 hours due to severe malnutrition and lack of aid.
  • Only five aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday, described by Fletcher as a 'drop in the ocean,' with supplies yet to reach those in need.
  • The blockade, in place since March 2, has created widespread starvation, with WHO reporting two million people are at risk of famine.
  • The UK, France, and Canada have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's restrictions, warning of potential 'concrete actions' if the blockade persists.
  • Israel announced limited aid entry on Sunday under international pressure, but humanitarian groups stress the scale of relief remains critically insufficient.