In Private, Some Israeli Officers Admit That Gaza Is on the Brink of Starvation

The Trump administration’s plan to involve private organizations in distributing aid in Gaza has drawn sharp criticism from international bodies like the U.N., which fears it would endanger civilians by forcing them to travel longer distances and risk interception by Hamas fighters. While Israeli officials argue that the initiative could help intercept militants and safely move civilians, the U.N. warns that it would worsen humanitarian conditions and contribute to potential displacement. Experts on international conflict emphasize that targeting aid delivery in this manner violates humanitarian principles and could exacerbate already dire circumstances for Gaza’s population.