The United Nations rejected the Israeli occupation's proposal to deliver aid to Gaza under its forces' control.

The UN Humanitarian Country Team in Gaza stated in a statement last night that Israel's plan would violate basic humanitarian principles, as it aims to increase control over essential goods as a pressure tactic, as part of a military strategy.

The proposed delivery mechanism would require UN approval to distribute supplies through Israeli checkpoints, under conditions determined by the Israeli military.

The UN team warned that the proposed strategy would force civilians into military areas to collect rations, endangering them and aid workers, and that the plan would likely contribute to further forced displacement.

The United Nations said: "It can only support plans that respect the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, independence, and impartiality."

Since March 2, Israel has completely closed the Gaza Strip's crossings, paralyzing the entry of food, medical supplies, and relief aid amid warnings of a total humanitarian collapse.

Human rights reports show that Gaza's 2.4 million residents are now almost entirely dependent on aid, which now arrives only in limited or intermittent forms.