UNICEF Accuses Israel of Blocking Syringes and Infant Formula for Gaza’s Children
UNICEF warns that Israel’s blockade of syringes and baby formula is endangering children in Gaza, where vaccination rates have plummeted amid the destruction of the health system.
A UNICEF health worker vaccinates a child in Gaza amid critical shortages of medical supplies and infant formula. Photo: @TheCradleMedia
November 12, 2025 Hour: 3:18 am
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has accused Israel of blocking the entry of one million syringes and infant formula into Gaza, warning that the obstruction is undermining efforts to protect children’s health amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires said on Tuesday that Israeli authorities had prevented the delivery of essential supplies needed to resume childhood immunizations in the enclave. “The vaccination campaign began on Sunday for 40,000 children under the age of three who have not been vaccinated,” Pires said. More than 2,000 children received their doses on the first day of the campaign, which is scheduled to unfold in three stages—November 9 to 18, followed by phases in December and January.
Before the war, Gaza’s vaccination rate stood at 98 percent, Pires noted, but it has now dropped below 70 percent due to the destruction of health infrastructure and supply shortages caused by Israel’s ongoing blockade and military operations. “There are still many people in vulnerable situations who are not receiving essential humanitarian aid,” he added.
According to UNICEF, the shortage of syringes and refrigeration equipment has become the main obstacle to the vaccination drive. Pires stressed that the campaign remains critical to restoring Gaza’s devastated health system, even though no direct security threats currently hinder its progress.
Since the ceasefire went into effect on October 10, Israel has rejected 107 requests for humanitarian aid entry into Gaza, according to UNICEF figures. The restriction has compounded the collapse of basic services in the territory, where most health facilities have been damaged or destroyed.
Health authorities in Gaza report that since the truce began last month, Israeli forces have killed at least 236 Palestinians and injured about 600 more. These casualties add to the 68,875 deaths and 170,679 injuries recorded since Israel launched its assault on the territory in October 2023.
Author: MK
Source: HispanTV
