U.S. and Israel Discussing Restart of Aid Deliveries to Gaza Amid Approaching Famine, Insiders Report, Potential Announcement Imminent
Making Waves in Gaza: A New Approach to Aid
In a bold move, US and Israeli officials are discussing an innovative method to deliver aid to Gaza, skirting Hamas, as exclusives with a source familiar with the situation and a State Department official reveal to CNN. This fresh undertaking comes as Israel braces for the third month of a complete blockade of aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.
After US President Donald Trump emphasized during his conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month that "we've got to be good to Gaza," the focus has shifted to a mechanism that guarantees aid reaches the Palestinian populace without the risk of misappropriation by Hamas or Islamic Jihad.
According to a State Department spokesperson, an announcement regarding the new aid delivery methodology could be made "in the coming days." This mechanism will be managed by a private foundation and involve safeguards to ensure aid doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
"At long last, the groundwork for protection is in place. Israel remains safe, Hamas is left empty-handed, and the people of Gaza have access to vital aid," the spokesperson said, highlighting that the initiative aligns with President Trump's commitment to help Gaza.
The spokesperson described the plan as a touch of creativity yet did not elaborate on its specific functions within the besieged enclave. The US expects the United Nations and international aid organizations to work cooperatively with the foundation's mechanism to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas.
Axios initially reported over the weekend that the US, Israel, and representatives of a newly formed international foundation are nearing an agreement on resuming the aid delivery. While the Israeli source who communicated with CNN declined to confirm a deal imminent, it appears closer than ever.
Under Siege for Two MonthsSince March, Israel has conducted a complete siege of Gaza, prohibiting the entry of any humanitarian aid or commercial goods—the longest such blockade Israel has imposed to date. Critics argue Israel's actions violate international law, with some accusing Israel of waging war using starvation as a weapon—a war crime.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, a massive catastrophe looms for the enclave's inhabitants. Dr. Ahmad Al-Farra, head of the pediatric department at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza, warned on Saturday that "a wave of deaths due to malnutrition is threatening the lives of hundreds of thousands" in Gaza.
Two-month-old Janan Saleh Al-Sakkafi died due to malnutrition at Al-Rantisi Hospital over the weekend, highlighting the urgent need for supplies to reach the enclave. The World Food Programme and UNRWA, the main UN agency supporting Palestinians, both have substantial aid stocks ready to enter Gaza, provided Israel lifts its blockade.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from far-right members of his fragile coalition to continue the fight in Gaza and withhold aid as leverage against Hamas. As the people of Gaza continue to suffer, progress towards a viable aid delivery solution offers a glimmer of hope.
- The new aid delivery method to Gaza, aimed at bypassing Hamas, is being supported by US and Israeli officials, prompting discussions about innovative approaches.
- This strategic move comes amidst the third month of a complete blockade of aid deliveries to Gaza, elevating the risk of a humanitarian crisis.
- The initiative, expected to be announced by theState Department soon, will involve a private foundation managing the deliveries and implementing safeguards to prevent misappropriation.
- The plan, aligned with President Trump's commitment to help Gaza, is designed to allow aid to reach the Palestinian populace without compromising Israel's safety.
- The specific functions of the new delivery method within the besieged enclave are not yet clear, but the US hopes UN and international aid organizations will collaborate to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas.
- Reports suggest that the US, Israel, and a newly formed international foundation are close to an agreement on resuming aid deliveries to Gaza.
- The two-month siege of Gaza, prohibiting humanitarian aid and commercial goods, has led to concerns about malnutrition and a potential health-and-wellness catastrophe among the inhabitants.
- In light of the urgent need for supplies, the World Food Programme and UNRWA have substantial aid stocks ready to enter Gaza, but the blockade imposed by Israel remains a significant obstacle, potentially constituting a war crime according to critics. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, as well as the broader war-and-conflicts and politics, complicate efforts to address climate-change, nutritional needs, and general-news issues in the region, including crime-and-justice and accidents. CBD and environmental-science have not yet been directly mentioned in the context of Gaza, but they could potentially play a role in long-term sustainable development and environmental preservation.
