Brussels – At the EU ministers’ meeting on development cooperation, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Melita Gabrič asserted that the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza should remain under the jurisdiction of the United Nations. This statement comes in response to a new aid distribution proposal introduced by the US and Israel, which involves the inclusion of private companies.
Gabrič expressed Slovenia’s support for a neutral distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza, emphasizing that aid should be managed by the UN rather than private entities. She underscored the importance of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as the primary institution for providing support to civilians in the region.
Earlier this month, the US State Department unveiled a new plan for distributing humanitarian assistance in Gaza, designating a newly formed non-governmental organization, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), to oversee these efforts.
The GHF plans to operate several distribution centers within Gaza, managed by American companies and secured by private security personnel alongside Israeli forces. This new approach would replace the humanitarian organizations that typically function under UN guidance.
Although the GHF is expected to commence aid deliveries to Gaza today, it remains uncertain whether this will occur as planned. (May 26)
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