Urgent Warning from the United Nations
The United Nations has issued a heartbreaking warning: 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within the next 48 hours if emergency aid does not reach them immediately.
The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, shared this alarming update during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
Aid Blockade and the Looming Famine
For the past 11 weeks, Israel has placed a severe blockade on humanitarian aid entering Gaza. This blockade has left people without food, medicine, fuel, and other essentials — especially babies and children.
Due to growing international pressure and rising concerns of a mass famine, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday night that the blockade would be slightly eased.
However, the UN says this is not nearly enough to prevent a major disaster.
Only Five Trucks Allowed In
Tom Fletcher confirmed that only five aid trucks were allowed into Gaza on Sunday, carrying baby food and nutritional supplies. But he described this as just:
“A drop in the ocean” — far too small to meet the huge needs of Gaza’s suffering population.
Worse still, although the trucks are technically inside Gaza, they haven’t yet reached the people. They are sitting just across the border, blocked from entering further.
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14,000 Babies at Risk of Death
Fletcher shared a terrifying figure:
“14,000 babies could die in the next 48 hours if the aid doesn’t reach them in time.”
When asked how the UN calculated this number, Fletcher explained that the UN still has teams on the ground, including:
- Medical workers
- School staff
- Humanitarian aid workers
These teams are trying their best to assess the situation, but many have already lost their lives in the conflict.
A Call to Save Lives
Fletcher made an emotional plea:
“I want to save as many of these 14,000 babies as we can in the next 48 hours.”
He stressed that the world must act immediately to push for the full delivery of food, medicine, and life-saving supplies into Gaza.
Last Words
The UN has stated unequivocally that the present flow of help is insufficient. Thousands of helpless infants who are already weak from starvation could perish in two days if immediate action is not taken.
The world is watching. Will help arrive in time?
Source: The Guardians
