Filippo Grandi, the UNRWA Commissioner-General, has revealed that approximately 6,000 trucks filled with food and medical supplies are currently waiting in Jordan and Egypt. He warned that one in five children in Gaza suffers from malnutrition and is at risk of death without immediate treatment.

Why it matters:
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is escalating, with alarming rates of malnutrition among children. This situation highlights the urgent need for international assistance and intervention to address the dire conditions faced by the population.

The big picture:
Grandi's statements come amid a worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where daily cases of malnutrition are rising due to the brutal and merciless siege of Gaza by the Zionist regime. The lack of access to food and medical care is putting vulnerable populations, especially children, at significant risk.

What he is saying:
Grandi stated, "We have almost 6,000 trucks full of food and medical supplies in Jordan and Egypt." He emphasized the severity of the crisis, noting that "most of the children who come to our teams are thin and weak, and without immediate treatment, they are at risk of death."

Key points:

  • One in five children in Gaza is suffering from malnutrition.
  • Daily cases of malnutrition are increasing, with many children arriving at clinics in critical condition.
  • UNRWA staff are facing severe shortages, with healthcare workers often surviving on just one small meal a day.

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