Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:16am on 25 May 2025,Sunday International
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that Gaza is entering the "cruellest phase" of the conflict, with Israel's intensified military campaign and prolonged blockade pushing the population to the brink of famine. For nearly 80 days, Israel has blocked life-saving aid, allowing only a fraction of the necessary supplies. Guterres describes the current aid as a "teaspoon" when a "flood" is required. He highlights that 80% of Gaza is under evacuation orders or declared militarized zones, severely hindering humanitarian efforts. Since October 2023, over 53,800 Palestinians have been killed, with more than 122,000 wounded. The UN refuses to participate in a new US-backed aid delivery mechanism, citing concerns over humanitarian principles. (PC: Al Jazeera)
