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UNICEF: Israel Blocks Critical Supplies for Gaza's Children

11/11/2025

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says Israel is denying entry of essential items into Gaza, including syringes and baby formula.
UNICEF is leading a vaccination campaign during a fragile ceasefire but cannot move 1.6 million syringes and solar fridges awaiting customs since August.
Israel classifies these items as "dual-use," complicating their entry.
Some humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, but critical supplies remain blocked, harming the health of 2 million displaced people.

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says Israel is denying entry of essential items into Gaza, including syringes and baby formula.
UNICEF is leading a vaccination campaign during a fragile ceasefire but cannot move 1.6 million syringes and solar fridges awaiting customs since August.
Israel classifies these items as "dual-use," complicating their entry.
Some humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, but critical supplies remain blocked, harming the health of 2 million displaced people.