UN and EU Reject Israel’s Militarized Plan to Control Humanitarian Aid in Gaza, Citing OCHA and ICJ Concerns

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Updated May 8, 2025, 12:15 PM

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has rejected Israel's plan to take control of humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza. OCHA criticized the proposal for shutting down the existing aid system, stating it contradicts fundamental humanitarian principles such as impartiality, neutrality, and the independent delivery of aid. The plan would give the Israeli military authority to decide who receives food aid and require Gazans to collect assistance in a highly militarized area. The European Union has also condemned the plan, urging Israel not to politicize humanitarian aid and calling for the immediate lifting of the blockade on Gaza. The EU emphasized that as the occupying power, Israel is legally obligated to ensure aid reaches those in need and that using aid as a tool of war is prohibited under international humanitarian law (IHL). OCHA further noted that the proposal disregards provisional orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) demanding unhindered humanitarian assistance at scale. These positions highlight international concerns over the militarization and politicization of aid in Gaza under Israel's proposed system.

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@AJABreaking

Urgent | Jerusalem Post quoted a senior UN official: The proposed system for distributing aid does not respect the principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality

Adil Haque

@AdHaque110

.@UNOCHA: "The proposed modality contradicts Israel's obligations under [IHL] to allow and facilitate impartial humanitarian relief for civilians in need. It disregards the [ICJ]'s provisional orders requiring unhindered provision of humanitarian assistance at scale." https://t.co/a1UWcYTJiB

Adil Haque

@AdHaque110

"The EU reiterates its urgent call on Israel to lift the blockade on Gaza immediately. "As the occupying power, Israel is obliged under international law to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the population in need. "Using aid as a tool of war is prohibited" under IHL https://t.co/a1XqAF0Zp8