Israel allows 100 aid trucks into Gaza amid fears of ba deaths | World News

The United Nations says Israel has agreed to allow about 100 more aid trucks into Gaza, but supplies that entered earlier remain under Israeli control. This comes after weeks of a near-total blockade on the Palestinian territory.
Aid still stuck at the border
UN spokesperson Jens Laerke told reporters in Geneva that about 100 trucks were approved on Tuesday, more than what was allowed the day before. However, only five of the nine trucks cleared on Monday had entered Gaza Tuesday.
“They are still under Israeli control and waiting for final checks,” Laerke said. “The next step is to collect them and dribute them through the exing system.”
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The trucks that entered contain ba food and other nutrition items for children. Laerke added, “We know there are babies in urgent need of these supplements. If they do not get them, their lives will be in danger.”
Malnutrition worsening, UNRWA says
The UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, raised concerns about worsening malnutrition.
Dr Akihiro Seita, UNRWA’s Director of Health, said, “I have data until the end of April and it shows malnutrition on the rise. If the food shortage continues, it could get out of control.”
Aid agencies say the supplies allowed in are too little compared to what is needed. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said the aid “barely scratches the surface.”Story continues below this ad
The IRC’s latest report found that child malnutrition in Gaza has doubled in one month. It said nearly 60% of families cannot find bread or fresh food, and over 60% struggle to get clean water.

Zoe Daniels, the IRC’s country director, said, “What people in Gaza need is steady access to everything essential  not just food and medicine, but also water, fuel, and hygiene items.”
She added, “Without this, aid operations can’t continue. Displacement orders are also making it harder for us to move staff and goods safely.”
UN warns of looming famine
UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the BBC that the current level of aid is “a drop in the ocean.” He warned that thousands of babies could die if food doesn’t reach them soon.Story continues below this ad
When asked to confirm if 14,000 babies might die in the next 48 hours, a UN spokesperson did not repeat the figure but said many babies urgently need supplements because their mothers are not able to eat properly.
Israeli response
Israel has said the blockade is aimed at preventing Hamas from getting aid supplies. Hamas has denied taking aid.
Israel also said it plans to expand its military operations in Gaza, which has been heavily bombed since the Hamas attack on Israeli communities in October 2023.
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