There are no bans or restrictions on baby formula or baby food to enter into the Gaza Strip, the Defense Ministry's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said in a Saturday post on X/Twitter regarding previous reports of a ban against baby food going into Gaza.
Over 1,400 tons of baby food and formula has been brought into Gaza even specific types of formula, COGAT confirmed.
"Let's make it clear: contrary to claims, there is NO BAN or any kind of restriction on baby formula or baby food," COGAT wrote. "We will continue facilitating baby formula and food based on requests from the international community.
"Aid for the civilian population - not Hamas," the post concluded.
'Great example of how misinformation shifts public opinion'
This past Sunday, COGAT re-posted a tweet from IDF International Spokesperson Lt.-Col. Nadav Shoshani where he re-posted a headline from French outlet Le Monde claiming that Israel is limiting the entry of baby formula in Gaza, as well as COGAT's official response to the accusation.
"This is a great example of how misinformation shifts public opinion," Shoshani wrote.
"Contrary to the claims made, the State of Israel does not prevent or restrict the entry of baby food, including infant formula and milk substitutes, as part of the humanitarian aid delivered to the Gaza Strip," COGAT said in an official response.
"It is important to emphasize that despite recent allegations, over 1,400 tons of baby food have been transferred through the crossings in recent weeks, in accordance with requests from international aid organizations and following thorough security inspection," they added.