Humanitarian Aid Control Sparks Tensions in Gaza

Aid agencies criticize Israel's plan to control aid distribution in Gaza, fearing it undermines humanitarian principles and aims for occupation. Israel argues it's necessary to prevent aid misuse by Hamas. The plan, alongside relocation efforts, raises concerns about further displacing Gaza's population.

Criticism mounts from aid agencies over Israel's new plan to dominate the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza, a move that has ignited widespread fears of full occupation intentions. For over two months, supplies have struggled to enter the region due to military prevention.

In response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs denounced the plan, labeling it contrary to Gaza's needs. Aid groups are rebuffing Israel's approach, arguing that it intentionally overlooks the complex logistics required to deliver aid across the embattled territory.

Officials fear Israel's strategies, including designating security zones and compelling population movement south, could mask an agenda to gain greater control over Gaza, basically using aid distribution as a strategic tool to further political ambitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)