Crisis in Gaza: U.S.-Backed Aid Under Fire Amid Humanitarian Challenges
The U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited Gaza amidst criticism of aid operations blamed for severe humanitarian conditions. Israeli forces reportedly shot Palestinians near aid sites, while the U.N. criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Growing international pressure on Israel highlights the urgent need for increased aid to the region.
In a high-profile visit to Gaza, President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, drew attention to the escalating humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians. His visit marks the first by a U.S. official since the war began, spotlighting aid operations under scrutiny from the United Nations.
Hours after Witkoff toured a U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) site in Rafah, reports emerged of Israeli forces killing three Palestinians near the facility. The U.N. has criticized the GHF for compromising humanitarian neutrality and contributing to regional hunger, though GHF disputes this, insisting on its safety measures.
As tensions in the region mount, with pressure on Israel from multiple international players, the humanitarian crisis deepens. The death toll now exceeds 60,000, with factions negotiating ceasefires to ease the plight of 2.2 million Gazans reliant on dwindling aid deliveries.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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