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UN Warns 14,000 Babies Could Die Within 48 Hours Under Israel Siege of Gaza

On May 20, 2025, the UN humanitarian chief expressed grave concern that if humanitarian assistance does not reach Gaza promptly, thousands of infants there face life-threatening conditions over the next two days due to the ongoing Israeli blockade.
The warning followed an 11-week Israeli blockade that caused a severe humanitarian disaster and only recently allowed limited aid into Gaza.
Despite international pressure and the entry of five aid trucks carrying baby food, these supplies have yet to reach needy communities in Gaza.
UN official Tom Fletcher called the five trucks a 'drop in the ocean' and urged the world to back efforts to send 100 trucks filled with nutrition into Gaza urgently.
The situation implies escalating humanitarian risks, prompting joint statements from global leaders warning Israel to ease aid restrictions or face further concrete actions.

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The New York Sun

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Mainstream Press Jumps on Bogus Claim That 14,000 Children in Gaza Will Die in 48 Hours

The startling figure went viral after a UN officer misinterpreted a food security report during an interview with the BBC.

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The UN's claim about babies dying in Gaza is unravelling

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scottishdailyexpress

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Humza Yousaf slated for sharing debunked claim 14,000 babies will die in Gaza

The former First Minister was blasted after taking to social media to claim that 14,000 babies will die in Gaza in 48 hours, with this previously debunked by the BBC.

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UN child rights body condemns mass starvation of Gaza children amid Israeli aid blockade

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18 hours ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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