UN Chief Criticizes Israel for Limited Gaza Aid Delivery

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly criticized Israel for permitting only a minimal amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza, describing it as a 'teaspoon of aid when a flood is needed.' Since lifting an 11-week blockade, about 300 aid trucks have entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom crossing, but only a third have reached warehouses due to security concerns and logistical challenges. Guterres rejected a new US-backed distribution plan by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing concerns over neutrality, impartiality, and compliance with international law, and affirmed the UN's refusal to participate in it. The UN and partners have pre-positioned enough supplies to fill nearly 9,000 trucks, but political will is lacking to facilitate their distribution. Meanwhile, Gaza faces a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with health systems nearing collapse amid ongoing military operations and mass displacement. The UN has emphasized the urgent need for rapid, reliable, and sustained aid access to prevent further loss of life and long-term consequences for Gaza's population.