A heated debate was sparked after the United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said that 14,000 babies in Gaza would die within 48 hours unless aid reached them. Fletcher cited the figure during a BBC interview on Tuesday as he described what he said was a growing humanitarian disaster facing Palestinians,

The UN faced backlash after its humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, stated 14,000 Gaza babies could die in 48 hours without aid. This figure, based on a long-term malnutrition estimate, sparked controversy and accusations of exaggeration.

An estimated 14,000 babies could die without essential aid according to the U.N. as Israel military operations intensify.