New York - (Saba):
The United Nations has rejected the Israeli entity's proposal to deliver aid to Gaza under the control of its forces.
The UN Humanitarian Country Team in Gaza stated in a statement last night that the Israeli entity's plan would violate basic humanitarian principles, as it aims to strengthen control over vital supplies as a pressure tactic, within the framework of a military strategy.
The proposed delivery mechanism would require UN approval for the distribution of supplies through Israeli checkpoints, under conditions determined by the Israeli military.
The UN team warned that the proposed strategy would force civilians into military zones to collect rations, endangering them and aid workers, and that the plan would likely contribute to further forced displacement.
The UN stated that it "can only support plans that respect the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality."
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