14,000 Babies Could Die in 48 Hours: UN Warns of Catastrophic Gaza Famine

Gaza Blockade: UN Warns of Impending Famine as Aid Fails to Reach Starving Population The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, stating that 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours unless immediate aid is delivered. Despite aid trucks beginning to cross the border after an 11-week blockade imposed by Israel, the UN reports that no aid has yet reached the people in need. The UN spokesperson explained that Israel's requirement to offload and reload supplies at the Kerem Shalom crossing has significantly complicated the aid operation. "A team waited several hours for Israel to allow them to access the area, but unfortunately, they were not able to bring those supplies into our warehouse," the spokesperson stated. The crisis is immense. At least 600 trucks of aid are needed daily, yet only 5 trucks were allowed entry on Monday. The images of malnourished babies and desperate crowds clamoring for food paint a grim picture of the situation on the ground. The UN's humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, emphasized the urgency, stating, "We are facing a catastrophic situation. We must act now to prevent the deaths of thousands of innocent people." The international community is under immense pressure to act swiftly to ensure the delivery of essential aid to Gaza. The coming days will be critical in determining the fate of those trapped in this humanitarian crisis.