Reason for UN’s Rejection of US-Israeli Plan to Provide Only 60% Food to Gaza

US and Israel’s Humanitarian Aid Plan Rejected

The proposal from the US and Israel to manage the distribution of food and supplies in some areas of Gaza has been turned down by the United Nations and various aid organizations.

Israeli US ambassador Mike Huckabee presented a plan aimed at concentrating humanitarian aid in regions affected by warfare. This strategy was partially motivated by the desire to prevent Hamas militants from accessing the aid, according to Huckabee.

Despite claims from Israel that civilians have access to most of the food aid, Hamas has been repeatedly accused of diverting supplies intended for the region.

The proposed new system aims to take control of the existing distribution network managed by the UN and other aid groups. Under this plan, distribution sites would be secured by US civilian military contractors and overseen by aid workers.

Huckabee mentioned that the Israeli military would offer “necessary military security” around these sites, starting with four designated distribution locations.

Documents reveal that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation plans to provide “packaged pre-distribution, sanitary kits, and medical supplies” to around 1.2 million individuals—nearly 60% of Gaza’s population. However, Huckabee noted that this support would “reduce” in future discussions concerning the remaining 40% of the populace.

At the US embassy in Jerusalem, Huckabee stated that this US-backed system should be operational soon, coinciding with President Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East.

Hamas’s Response

Hamas criticized the US-Israel proposal, labeling it as part of a strategy for “displacement and conquest through a hunger policy.” The group called on the international community to halt the “militarization” of humanitarian aid and to take immediate action, deeming the plan a “blatant violation” of humanitarian principles.

UN’s Rejection of the Plan

The United Nations and other regional aid organizations have firmly rejected the US-Israel plan. According to reports, the UN described the proposed mechanism as “substantially unfeasible” and inconsistent with humanitarian principles, failing to meet Israel’s international obligations and generating significant risks for the civilian population.

Furthermore, global organizations have criticized the limited number of distribution sites proposed, indicating that around 400 sites were previously needed in the region. The new plan could force Palestinians to travel long distances to collect food for their families.