Controversial Aid Distribution Plans Sparking Tensions in Gaza

International aid agencies have criticized Israel's proposed aid distribution plan for Gaza, expressing concerns it could worsen the humanitarian crisis. This controversial plan, supported by the US, involves security-guarded distribution hubs that may force displaced Palestinians into militarized areas to obtain essential supplies.

UN and humanitarian groups have condemned Israel's continued blockade of Gaza as a pressure tactic against Hamas. They argue that the blockade serves only to exacerbate suffering in the already devastated Palestinian territory, with food, medicine, and other essential supplies rapidly dwindling.

Despite plans for a new aid distribution mechanism, UN officials insist that the proposed system lacks the scale required to effectively address the urgent needs of Gaza's population. They continue to call for the blockade to be lifted to allow impartial humanitarian relief to access the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)