UN chief denounces absence of compassion toward Gaza Palestinians
UN Secretary‑General Urges Immediate Ceasefire Amid Gaza Starvation Crisis
Mohammed al‑Mutawaq, an 18‑month‑old Palestinian boy, lies inside a tent in the Al‑Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City, as the territory confronts an escalating humanitarian collapse.
Global Moral Crisis Now Declared
- Antonio Guterres has condemned international indifference, labeling the Gaza crisis a “moral emergency that tests global conscience.”
- Guterres, speaking via video to Amnesty International, expressed profound disgust at the “absence of compassion, truth, and humanity.”
- His statement underscores that the situation surpasses simple humanitarian needs, demanding urgent moral accountability.
Starvation Surge and Blockade Fallout
Aid agencies warn of child starvation surges following Israel’s March blockade, partially lifted two months later. The aid supply chain is now supervised by the US‑backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, replacing the UN‑led distribution center.
ICRC’s Humanitarian Struggle
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric has declared the suffering in Gaza “unacceptable.” With over 350 staff on the ground, many are also fighting for food and clean water.
Collaboration Barriers and Calls for Immediate Action
- International partners refuse to cooperate with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing concerns it supports Israeli military objectives.
- Guterres emphasizes that no justification exists for the death toll since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on southern Israel.
- He demands an immediate and permanent ceasefire, unconditional hostage release, and unimpeded humanitarian access.
UN Readiness to Amplify Humanitarian Efforts
The United Nations pledges “dramatic escalation of operations” should a ceasefire agreement materialize, underlining the global community’s urgency to feed hungry children in Gaza.
