The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has criticized the new aid distribution system in Gaza as being “inherently unsafe” and responsible for the deaths of many Palestinians. He mentioned that thousands of Palestinians line up daily under this system operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is supported by Israel and the United States. The system has drawn attention for reportedly allowing Israeli forces to use food as a weapon, with over 400 Palestinians reportedly killed while seeking aid. Guterres stated that aid workers are also starving due to the “strangled” UN-led humanitarian efforts in Gaza, calling for a ceasefire.
GHF denies allegations of deaths at their aid distribution sites, maintaining that their aid delivery is secure. They have invited the UN and other humanitarian groups to collaborate with them to assist the people of Gaza. Recent comments from US President Donald Trump suggested that a ceasefire in Gaza might be imminent, though no specific timeline was provided. Qatar, as a mediator in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas, has stated that discussions are still ongoing.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/gaza-aid-plan-should-not-be-death-sentence-un-chief-says/a-73074000?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
