UN Chief Rejects New Israeli Plan to Control Gaza Aid
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has rejected a new Israeli plan to control aid deliveries into Gaza, warning that it undermines essential humanitarian principles amid a blockade that has halted all aid since March 2. He called for a ceasefire, the release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian access.
Published on April 9, 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly dismissed a new Israeli proposal to control Gaza aid, warning that the plan could restrict humanitarian support down to the last calorie and grain of flour. Emphasizing the principles of humanity, impartiality, independence, and neutrality, Guterres declared that the UN will not support any arrangement compromising these core values.
Since March 2, aid has been completely blocked into Gaza—a region of around 2.1 million people—due to an ongoing Israeli blockade that remains in effect pending the release of hostages held by Hamas. Guterres, describing Gaza as a 'killing field', has called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian access, underscoring Israel’s obligations as the occupying power under international law. (Reporting dates include April 8, 2025.)