UN humanitarian chief: Thousands of Gazan babies will die without aid

About 14,000 babies will die in 48 hours if aid does not reach them, a UN humanitarian chief warns.

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Speaking to the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme, Tom Fletcher said thousands of trucks of aid were "ready to go", adding that the lorries contained "baby food and nutrition".

Israel has accused Hamas of misusing and stealing aid, which Hamas denies.

The country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Monday that "we must not reach a situation of famine", adding that Israel will only allow a "minimal, basic bridge" to prevent hunger.

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