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.

¡°Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµICEF 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.¡±