United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the inadequate humanitarian aid reaching Gaza, describing it as merely a “teaspoon of aid” amidst dire needs. He emphasized that without sustained and safe access for aid, the humanitarian crisis would worsen, leading to additional fatalities and significant long-term repercussions for the population. Since Israel lifted its 11-week blockade on Gaza, around 300 trucks have entered through the Kerem Shalom crossing; however, only a fraction has been successfully delivered to warehouses within the region due to ongoing insecurity.
Israel has permitted limited aid distribution by the U.N. and other organizations until a new U.S.-backed initiative, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), is established. This initiative aims to streamline aid distribution, using private security contractors for transport to secure hubs for civilian humanitarian teams. However, the U.N. has criticized this plan as lacking impartiality, asserting it won’t participate in any scheme that undermines humanitarian principles and international law.
Guterres reiterated the U.N. and its partners’ preparedness to deliver crucial supplies, with 160,000 pallets of aid waiting to be sent—enough to fill close to 9,000 trucks. He called for immediate and effective actions to provide life-saving assistance, urging stakeholders to adopt a viable and humane approach to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.
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