Gaza Starvation Emergency: UN Confirms No Aid Delivered Despite Israeli Claims – 14,000 Babies at Risk
The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached a horrifying new level as the United Nations confirmed that no aid has been distributed to civilians—despite dozens of trucks being allowed into the strip by Israel earlier this week. The situation is spiraling out of control with 14,000 babies now facing death from severe acute malnutrition, according to UN estimates.
While Israeli officials boasted about letting 93 aid trucks cross into Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, the UN says the food, medicine, and baby formula never made it to warehouses or civilians due to logistical barriers set by Israel.
“This is not aid delivery. This is a nightmare,” said Stephane Dujarric, UN Spokesperson. “Our team waited hours for access but couldn’t move the supplies from the crossing.”
A Drop in the Ocean: UN Blasts Israel’s Aid Stunt
The supplies are currently stuck in limbo. Under Israel’s new procedure, UN agencies must offload trucks inside the Palestinian side of the crossing, then reload them once Israel greenlights warehouse access. The UN has called this a convoluted, unworkable system, especially in a war zone.
“This is a drop in the ocean of what’s required,” added Dujarric.
The UN estimates 600 trucks a day are needed to begin reversing the severe humanitarian collapse in Gaza—but only a fraction are making it across, and none have reached people.
14,000 Babies Face Death: UN Raises Alarm
In a heart-wrenching warning, UN Humanitarian Chief Tom Fletcher said 14,000 babies could die within 48 hours if aid doesn’t reach them. These infants are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, and their condition is rapidly worsening due to a complete collapse in Gaza’s food and healthcare systems.
“There are strong teams on the ground, in hospitals and schools, watching children starve,” Fletcher said in a BBC interview.
The figure has sparked controversy, but the UN clarified it’s based on data from the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) which projects that 14,100 children between six months and five years will suffer life-threatening hunger between April 2025 and March 2026.
While the 48-hour claim refers to immediate danger cases, the IPC report underscores a long-term famine scenario that could lead to mass child deaths if conditions persist.
International Outrage Explodes: UK, EU, and Canada Slam Israel
Global patience with Israel’s actions in Gaza is evaporating.
The UK government announced it is suspending trade talks with Israel, citing “morally unjustifiable” military actions. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the situation “intolerable.”
The European Union is now reviewing its trade agreement with Israel, with Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas warning of consequences if humanitarian norms are violated.
Even the United States, long seen as Israel’s closest ally, is urging restraint. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the aid effort but admitted, “It’s not enough.”
Meanwhile, the UK has imposed sanctions on Israeli settlers and violent settler-linked groups, signaling increasing international willingness to penalize Israeli policies directly.
Bombs Keep Falling: 15 More Killed in Gaza Overnight
While aid stagnates at the border, the suffering inside Gaza continues. The Hamas-run Civil Defence reported that 15 civilians, including a child, were killed in Israeli airstrikes since midnight on May 21.
Funeral scenes across southern Gaza reflected the emotional devastation, as residents mourned yet another wave of casualties.
Since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a deadly cross-border attack killing 1,200 Israelis and kidnapping over 250, Israel’s counteroffensive has killed at least 53,475 Gazans, according to the territory’s health ministry.
Humanitarian Collapse: What Happens Next?
With food, clean water, and medical supplies running out, the world watches helplessly as Gaza edges closer to full-blown famine. The UN, EU, UK, and Canada are demanding immediate and unrestricted humanitarian access.
Still, the Israeli military continues to enforce harsh restrictions on UN agencies and NGOs. The question now remains: will Israel change course under global pressure, or will the people of Gaza be left to perish in one of the worst humanitarian crises of the century?
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