Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:07pm on 21 May 2025,Wednesday International
The UN has warned that thousands of children in Gaza face imminent death due to a near-total Israeli blockade that has sparked widespread famine. Over 93% of children—around 930,000—are at risk, with 14,000 babies possibly dying within 48 hours, says UN relief chief Tom Fletcher. Aid has been blocked since March 2, with only minimal deliveries authorized recently. Hospitals have been bombed, drinking water sources destroyed, and civilians displaced amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes. UN officials called the situation "beyond control" and accused Israel of deliberately starving the population. At least 53,573 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict began. (PC: Reuters)
