UN warns 14,000 children could die in Gaza in next 48 hours without aid

The UN’s humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher addressed the dismal amount of aid Israel is letting into Gaza. Fletcher warned that without aid, 14,000 children in Gaza could die in the next 48 hours, The Guardian writes.

As noted, international pressure over a looming famine forced Benjamin Netanyahu to announce on Sunday night that he would ease the devastating 11-week aid blockade to prevent a “starvation crisis” in Gaza – but only to a minimum level.

Fletcher said five trucks of aid went into Gaza yesterday, but described this as a “drop in the ocean” and totally inadequate for the population’s needs.

He said the aid lorries, which contain baby food and nutrition, are technically in Gaza but have not reached civilians as they are just on the other side of the border. Fletcher said 14,000 babies could die in 48 hours if aid doesn’t reach them in time.

“I want to save as many as these 14,000 babies as we can in the next 48 hours,” he said.