US Launches Gaza Aid Plan, Excludes UN and Israel

The United States has announced the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private, non-governmental mechanism designed to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza amid Israel's ongoing blockade. The plan, supported by private US military contractors, excludes both Israel and the United Nations from any operational role, with Israel providing only external security for distribution centers. Initially, the initiative is expected to reach about 60% of Gaza's population, with the US asserting that the approach will prevent aid diversion to Hamas. The UN and international humanitarian organizations have sharply criticized the plan, arguing it 'weaponizes' aid and undermines established humanitarian principles. The blockade and restricted aid channels have caused widespread shortages and soaring food prices in Gaza. The effectiveness and logistics of the new system remain under scrutiny as the humanitarian crisis deepens.