The UN has reported that no aid has been distributed in Gaza, even after trucks began transporting supplies amid mounting pressure on Israel from the international community.
### Aid Distribution in Gaza Stalled Amid Growing International Pressure on Israel
### Aid Distribution in Gaza Stalled Amid Growing International Pressure on Israel
UN admits aid remains undistributed in Gaza despite trucks crossing the border as pressure mounts on Israel.
The UN's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, disclosed that 93 trucks had entered Gaza carrying essential items such as flour, baby food, and medical supplies. However, no aid reached those in need due to access issues. Israel had agreed on Sunday to end its 11-week blockade amid warnings of a potential famine, but the aid distribution remains painfully slow.
The UK has decided to suspend trade talks with Israel, describing its military operations in Gaza as "morally unjustifiable." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer labeled the situation as "intolerable." Similarly, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas mentioned that the EU would reassess its trade agreements with Israel based on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Dujarric expressed concerns over the operational complexity caused by Israel's requirement for UN teams to unload supplies on one side of the crossing before reloading them for entry into Gaza. He emphasized that while the arrival of these supplies is a positive sign, it represents only a small fraction of what is necessary. Experts estimate that around 600 trucks a day are needed to meet Gaza's dire humanitarian needs.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that thousands of infants in Gaza are at immediate risk, stating that 14,000 lives could be in jeopardy if aid is not allowed to flow in promptly. Fletcher pointed to the urgent need for supplies to support young children suffering from severe malnutrition, although he did not clarify how this number was generated.
UNOCHA confirmed that babies are in dire need of nutritional support, with health conditions becoming increasingly critical. Reports from the Hamas-run health ministry indicate that malnutrition has already claimed the lives of at least 57 children over the past weeks.
In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the commencement of aid movement into Gaza, yet recognized that the quantity is insufficient. This sentiment echoed a statement from the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada, who collectively urged Israel to cease military actions and facilitate unconditional humanitarian access.
Israel's military operations were initiated following a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. As of now, the ongoing conflict has reportedly claimed over 53,000 lives in Gaza, with the health ministry indicating a continuous rise in fatalities since the resumption of conflict.
The UK has decided to suspend trade talks with Israel, describing its military operations in Gaza as "morally unjustifiable." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer labeled the situation as "intolerable." Similarly, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas mentioned that the EU would reassess its trade agreements with Israel based on the ongoing crisis in Gaza.
Dujarric expressed concerns over the operational complexity caused by Israel's requirement for UN teams to unload supplies on one side of the crossing before reloading them for entry into Gaza. He emphasized that while the arrival of these supplies is a positive sign, it represents only a small fraction of what is necessary. Experts estimate that around 600 trucks a day are needed to meet Gaza's dire humanitarian needs.
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned that thousands of infants in Gaza are at immediate risk, stating that 14,000 lives could be in jeopardy if aid is not allowed to flow in promptly. Fletcher pointed to the urgent need for supplies to support young children suffering from severe malnutrition, although he did not clarify how this number was generated.
UNOCHA confirmed that babies are in dire need of nutritional support, with health conditions becoming increasingly critical. Reports from the Hamas-run health ministry indicate that malnutrition has already claimed the lives of at least 57 children over the past weeks.
In Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the commencement of aid movement into Gaza, yet recognized that the quantity is insufficient. This sentiment echoed a statement from the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada, who collectively urged Israel to cease military actions and facilitate unconditional humanitarian access.
Israel's military operations were initiated following a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. As of now, the ongoing conflict has reportedly claimed over 53,000 lives in Gaza, with the health ministry indicating a continuous rise in fatalities since the resumption of conflict.
