UN Secretary-General Guterres warns that Gaza is entering its "cruellest phase" due to Israel's military campaign and blockade, pushing the population towards famine. Guterres stated that the aid entering Gaza is a mere "teaspoon" of what is needed, with only a fraction of the pre-war levels of supplies reaching warehouses, despite Israel's claims of increased deliveries. The UN refuses to participate in a new US-backed aid distribution plan, citing concerns that it doesn't meet humanitarian standards, while stressing that the UN already has the resources to deliver substantial aid if allowed.
The United Nations Secretary-General has issued a stark warning that Gaza is entering what may be the "cruellest phase" of the ongoing conflict, with the entire population at risk of famine due to Israel's escalating military operations and an 11-week siege significantly hampering aid. Despite Israel stating that approximately 300 trucks entered Gaza since Monday via the Karem Abu Salem crossing, the UN reports that only a third of these deliveries have reached warehouses, a volume Guterres described as a "teaspoon" compared to the pre-war daily average of over 500 trucks. The UN highlights that 80% of Gaza has been declared an Israeli militarized zone or is under evacuation orders, severely restricting humanitarian access. A new US-backed aid distribution plan involving private contractors is set to begin, but the UN has refused participation, citing concerns that the scheme fails to meet international law and humanitarian principles, while affirming its own readiness with 160,000 pallets of aid. The conflict has reportedly led to at least 53,822 Palestinian deaths and 122,382 injuries since October 7, 2023, underscoring a deepening humanitarian crisis with profound long-term consequences.
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