COGAT, the Israeli military’s liaison to Palestinians, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office did not comment on the resignation of GHF Executive Director Wood or GHF’s plans to begin aid distribution in Gaza. GHF expressed disappointment over Wood’s departure but confirmed their readiness to distribute aid despite ongoing military actions by Israel, which have resulted in significant civilian casualties, including children. The situation in Gaza has worsened due to Israel’s blockade that halted vital supplies for over two months, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and leading to warnings of widespread starvation.
Netanyahu’s administration introduced a controversial plan for aid distribution to civilians in designated “safe zones,” suggesting that displacing families may enhance their safety. However, humanitarian groups fear this approach will exacerbate displacement and create barriers to access, particularly for those unable to relocate south. They dispute Netanyahu’s claims that Hamas is diverting aid, characterizing the situation as a pretext for Israel’s increased control over humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Recently, Israel banned the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from Gaza, alleging infiltration by Hamas; this decision has raised alarms among aid organizations, with UNRWA warning of disastrous consequences. Humanitarian groups criticized Israel for allowing only a minimal amount of aid to flow into Gaza despite lifting the blockade, contrasting it with the pre-war distribution levels. As of early Monday, fewer than 500 aid trucks had entered Gaza since the blockade lifted, which is on par with pre-war figures. The ongoing conflict, initiated post-October 7 attacks by Hamas, has led to the deaths of nearly 54,000 Palestinians since its start, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.
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