World Health Organisation (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said that denial of basic needs in Gaza is “inhumane and intolerable”.

In a statement on X, Tedros stated that the deaths and grievous injuries of thousands of children in Gaza will remain a stain on all of humanity.

“This assault on present and future generations must end,” he said.

“WHO, alongside our health and humanitarian partners, will continue to serve health workers, patients and communities in Gaza,” Ghebreyesus said

“But continued denial of access means the population’s needs far exceed any aid we have been able to deliver so far,” Ghebreyesus added.

“The fact that over 70 per cent of deaths in Gaza are women and children should be a compelling reason to halt the war,” he said.

“We urge all parties to silence their guns. We appeal for peace. Now,” he added.