LBCI

UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as commercial supplies halt

Middle East News

16-10-2026 | 08:19

Share

Share

UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as commercial supplies halt

Gains in tackling malnutrition in Gaza remain fragile and could be undermined by disruptions to supplies entering the Palestinian enclave, the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said on Friday, urging that all crossings remain open.

Israel said on Wednesday commercial ‌goods were no longer entering Gaza because of what it described as a dispute over taxes between local merchants and militant group Hamas.

That has cut off a vital source of food and other goods in a territory where most depend on humanitarian assistance after three years of war, repeated displacement and stringent Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries.

Although the ⁠ceasefire has improved aid access and reduced large-scale fighting, humanitarian agencies say ongoing strikes, continued displacement and widespread destruction have left civilians highly vulnerable.

Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires said the flow of both commercial and humanitarian supplies must remain predictable and continuous.

Reuters

Middle East News

malnutrition

gains

fragile

commercial

supplies

Iran president says conflict in Mideast amounts to 'ecocide'

Previous

Recommended For You

Iran president says conflict in Mideast amounts to 'ecocide'

Middle East News

06:16

Iran president says conflict in Mideast amounts to 'ecocide'

Israel braces for escalation as fears of an Iranian attack grow

News Bulletin Reports

13:00

Israel braces for escalation as fears of an Iranian attack grow

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website shows

12:47

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, Treasury website shows

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

Middle East News

11:29

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

Middle East News

11:29

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness

2026-08-12

Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

2026-03-22

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

Ceasefire monitoring mechanism authorizes rescue in Maifadoun area

2026-05-08

Ceasefire monitoring mechanism authorizes rescue in Maifadoun area

Videos

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

News Bulletin Reports

13:20

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-09

US on Hezbollah funding and Lebanon’s reconstruction: What did Tommy Pigott tell LBCI? Watch the interview

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

News Bulletin Reports

2026-10-08

Kaja Kallas tells LBCI about Europe’s planned mission in Lebanon — interview

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

2026-09-18

Heavy rain and flooding hit Lebanon’s Zahle region: Footage

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

2026-09-17

Aoun arrives at Élysée Palace for meeting with Macron—Video

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Rubio’s call to Aoun raises stakes over Hezbollah explosives: Will Lebanon’s government act?

1

Rubio’s call to Aoun raises stakes over Hezbollah explosives: Will Lebanon’s government act?

Israel braces for escalation as fears of an Iranian attack grow

2

Israel braces for escalation as fears of an Iranian attack grow

US concerned legal action against Lebanese ambassador could hinder talks with Israel: Sources

3

US concerned legal action against Lebanese ambassador could hinder talks with Israel: Sources

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

4

Exclusive LBCI interview: UN official optimistic about UNIFIL’s future — video

Rubio tells Aoun explosives seized in Lebanon must not be returned to Hezbollah

5

Rubio tells Aoun explosives seized in Lebanon must not be returned to Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia says Houthis declined to meet in Oman in recent weeks

6

Saudi Arabia says Houthis declined to meet in Oman in recent weeks

Aoun urges Rubio to pressure Israel to halt attacks in southern Lebanon

7

Aoun urges Rubio to pressure Israel to halt attacks in southern Lebanon

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

8

Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills 4: AFP

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More