In a rapidly evolving crisis, a U.S.- and Israeli-backed aid initiative in Gaza has faced severe criticism from global humanitarian voices. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the operation is inherently unsafe – "it is killing people."
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has set up only four distribution points across the Strip, all in heavily militarized zones. Critics, including medical non-profit Doctors Without Borders, slammed the approach as "slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid."
Reports suggest that over 500 people have lost their lives while seeking food, highlighting the dire situation on the ground 😢. A UN Relief and Works Agency official even compared the setup to a dystopian "Hunger Games," calling it a death trap that degrades the dignity of desperate civilians.
While Israel contends that its military never targets civilians, concerns are growing that forcing people into risky zones may cause more harm than good. UN officials are calling for political courage and a ceasefire, emphasizing that the search for basic sustenance should never be a death sentence.
This debate over balancing rapid aid delivery with civilian safety continues to intensify. With the operation backed by U.S. security contractors and approved by Israel, international humanitarian organizations remain deeply divided, urging immediate action for safer aid routes and a lasting ceasefire 🙏.
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'It is killing people': Why U.S.-backed Gaza aid operation is slammed?
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