Doha: The United Nations rejected the Israeli occupation's proposal to deliver aid to Gaza under the control of its forces.

According to Qatar News Agency, the UN Humanitarian Country Team in Gaza stated that Israel's plan "contravenes fundamental humanitarian principles and appears designed to reinforce control over life-sustaining items as a pressure tactic ' as part of a military strategy."

The proposed delivery mechanism would require UN approval to distribute supplies through Israeli checkpoints, under conditions set by the Israeli military. The UN team emphasized that this approach is perilous, as it would drive civilians into militarized zones to collect rations, putting lives at risk, including those of humanitarian workers, and further entrenching forced displacement.

The UN has clearly stated that it "will not participate in any scheme that does not adhere to the global humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, independence and neutrality." In a related concern, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) highlighted the severe shortage of resources for its medical services in Gaza, attributing it to Israel's blockade and ongoing actions.

UNRWA warned that "nearly a third of essential supplies for civilians in the Gaza Strip are out of stock, while another third are projected to run out in under two months," underscoring the critical humanitarian situation in the region.