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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rachel Clun

The fight over whether 14,000 babies were at risk of dying in 48 hours in Gaza

UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher sparked a furious row this week when he said 14,000 babies in Gaza were at risk of dying within two days if essential aid was not allowed into the war-torn territory.

Israel has stridently hit back at the claims, accusing Mr Fletcher of “blood libel” over the statement.

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