Aid supplies for Gaza: New foundation is fighting humanitarian catastrophe!

Aid supplies for Gaza: New foundation is fighting humanitarian catastrophe!

Gazastreifen, Palästina - The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has further exacerbated in the face of continuous military conflicts and blocked aid deliveries. According to the latest reports from the UN, the required relief supplies arrive only slowly. Access to these goods is restricted by Israeli authorities, which only allow discharges in a "very overcrowded area" that is considered "not safe". The first relief supplies could only be distributed on Wednesday evening, despite the still catastrophic conditions on site, where the civilian population is impressive. Experts warn that dying will continue without immediate help.

The private International Foundation Gaza Humanitrian Foundation (GHF) has announced that it to reorganize the distribution of relief goods in the Gaza Strip. It is planned to supply 1.2 million Palestinians in the first step over four distribution centers with food, water and hygiene kits. This initiative is supported by Israel and the USA. GHF plans to provide food packages with 50 meals each and to support the aid deliveries of other organizations. Private security forces should secure the routes and distribution centers without Israeli soldiers involved in the distribution to ensure objective help.

criticism of the plans

Despite the efforts of GHF, there are concerns. Doctors without borders (MSF) reject the plan to control the distribution of relief goods, as they fear that control restricts humanitarian aid and further exacerbates the situation. Amnesty International expresses similar fears and draws attention to the fact that the foundation could possibly violate international law. In the meantime, Hamas can continue to be accused of selling relief supplies at excessive prices to finance fighters and weapons.

The dangers for the civilian population are considerable. According to the information from Hamas authorities, 29 children and the elderly have died of hunger in the past few days, while over 90% of the medication supplies in the Gaza Strip are empty. In the meantime, Israel's military has announced that it would further intensify his offensive against Hamas. Under international printing, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offers a temporary ceasefire to bring hostages back, but remains stubborn in his attitude for full control over the Gaza Strip.

In the current debate about aid deliveries and their distribution, it also becomes clear that the civilian population in the Gaza Strip is increasingly suffering from extreme deprivation. The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has already killed more than 53,700 people, including over 16,500 children and adolescents. In view of this devastating situation, the need to provide international support and humanitarian aid is becoming more and more urgent. A German paramedic has already been involved in Gaza to evacuate seriously injured and shows the seriousness of the location on site. It remains to be seen whether the new initiatives can actually improve.