UN Sounds Alarm: Fuel Shortages Push Gaza to Breaking Point
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is reaching catastrophic levels as fuel shortages cripple water supplies, the UN warned this week. Over 2 million Palestinians face dehydration and disease, with UNICEF reporting a 50% spike in child malnutrition admissions since April. 💔
‘Children Will Die of Thirst’
UN agencies say Israel’s fuel blockade has left water treatment plants inoperable. ‘If fuel doesn’t flow, life-saving systems collapse,’ OCHA stressed. A rare fuel delivery to Rafah bought time, but experts warn it’s a temporary fix. 🚚⏳
Aid Under Fire
Deadly clashes near aid routes compound the crisis. Civilians seeking help report being targeted, while UN trucks struggle to access designated zones. ‘This isn’t just a crisis—it’s a countdown,’ one aid worker told reporters. 🚨
What’s Next?
With Gaza’s water infrastructure on life support, global pressure mounts for immediate fuel access. As one UNICEF official put it: ‘Every hour without fuel is a step closer to irreversible loss.’ 🌍⚡
