19 September 2025
¡°Yesterday, armed individuals approached four trucks outside our compound in Gaza City that were getting ready to transport desperately needed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) for malnourished children enduring famine.
¡°The individuals commandeered the drivers at gun point and diverted the RUTF before releasing the drivers and trucks.
¡°This theft has denied at least 2,700 severely and acutely malnourished children of life-saving RUTF ¨C vital supplies at a time when famine has been declared in the north of Gaza and the ongoing military operation is creating further displacement and adding to the devastating impact on children.
¡°UNICEF urges all in Gaza to respect and protect humanitarian aid and uphold international humanitarian law.
¡°Children are bearing the heaviest burden. Ultimately, a sustainable ceasefire is essential to create an environment where such incidents no longer occur, and aid can reach those who need it most ¨C safely, quickly, and effectively.¡±
Document Sources: United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
Subject: Armed conflict, Assistance, Children, Food, Human rights and international humanitarian law, malnutrition
Publication Date: 19/09/2025
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