“Children are dying from hunger,” he said via videolink, as media reports indicate that at least 20 children have succumbed to starvation in the besieged and bombarded enclave, including most recently a 14-day-old baby.

He urged for a proposal to tackle the current emergency, stating that urgent actions would involve utilizing a military pathway to reach northern Gaza with at least 300 aid trucks daily.

The enclave has experienced a significant increase in hunger since the Israeli invasion in October. This invasion was prompted by attacks on Israel led by Hamas, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 240 people being taken hostage.

Insufficient water in the face of violence based on gender.

While in southern Gaza’s Al Mawasi, specifically at the Misq and Layan camps, Mr. McGoldrick reported that women who had been displaced shared the effects of the war and the extensive level of necessity, which encompassed concerns about privacy, safety, cleanliness, and their inability to prepare for Ramadan.

According to the individuals, living in a community-driven camp involves dealing with unwanted advances on the journey to unsegregated bathroom facilities, inadequate access to sanitized water, and incidents of violence based on gender.

A woman reported giving birth and being relocated to a camp just two days after, along with her other children. One of her children has disabilities, but she shared that she is unable to breastfeed her newborn due to the limited food supply.

During the night, while walking through the camps, he mentioned that the sound of women crying could be heard.

Nearly 17% of children under the age of two in northern Gaza suffer from severe malnutrition.

A potential famine is on the horizon as an invasion of Rafah is feared.

Several individuals he encountered reported being displaced multiple times. They also expressed concern about the lack of a safe evacuation protocol for those currently seeking shelter in the southern area, in case Israel carries out their anticipated ground invasion of Rafah.

“He expressed a desire for a return to regular activities,” he remarked. “We are hopeful for a temporary break that will help stabilize the well-being and sustenance of individuals. We anticipate this occurring in the upcoming weeks.”

The Humanitarian Coordinator states that the current living conditions in northern Gaza, including inadequate access to healthcare, food, and basic necessities, will lead to numerous preventable deaths.

A comprehensive analysis on the issue of famine is anticipated within the next few weeks. However, according to Mr. McGoldrick, the results will probably validate the already established knowledge that hunger is rapidly increasing.

Delivering items by land is more efficient than using airdrops.

According to him, while airdrops and naval aid deliveries are beneficial, using transportation by road is still the most efficient method for delivering large amounts of urgently needed aid to those in need.

At this time, airdrops include essential items for kids and pre-made meals, while trucks distribute flour and food packages from UNRWA and WFP.

A single truck has the capacity to transport anywhere from 20 to 30 metric tonnes, which is approximately 10 times more than one aircraft performing an aid delivery.

According to the speaker, Egypt is the primary access route for providing aid to Gaza, particularly through the Rafah border crossing in southern Gaza. Sigrid Kaag, who is designated by the UN Security Council as the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, is currently collaborating with Egyptian authorities to enhance the efficiency of aid distribution.

The United Nations Spokesperson announced that Ms. Kaag will give a briefing to the Council on Thursday.

The distribution of flour in southern Gaza by UNRWA teams is ongoing, but the amount of aid being received is inadequate to fulfill current demands.

Desperately require expected provisions.

According to him, what is currently required for Gaza is a reliable distribution of necessary items, which involves creating additional passageways, ensuring the safety of aid workers, and allowing them to reach those in need with the assistance of the military in charge of the affected regions.

Working with Israeli authorities, the UN’s efforts continue to try to get much-needed items, like insulin for children who need it, into the enclave. Efforts also include advocating for safely using an access road into the north, he said, noting that a recognizance mission on Thursday will determine the route’s safety.

He said that Israel saw last week how difficult it is to get aid delivered, referring to the deaths of more than 100 desperately seeking aid in northern Gaza.

People who are not involved in humanitarian work may believe that solving issues involves simply sending trucks. However, they do not understand the level of desperation and need among those affected, according to the speaker.

The source of this information is news.un.org.