UN rejects Israel and the US’s request to distribute aid in Gaza.
Al-Mayadeen TV reported that Israeli media outlets, citing American officials, reported that the United Nations had refused to cooperate with Israel and American companies to distribute aid to Gaza.
The network did not comment on the reason for the UN’s refusal.
The United Nations has said it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in Gaza because it is not impartial, neutral, or independent, as Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.
“This particular distribution plan does not accord with our basic principles, including those of impartiality, neutrality, and independence, and we will not be participating in this,” deputy UN spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters on Thursday.