A new American plan to deliver aid to Gaza after the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation halted operations.

An American official and another in the field of humanitarian relief revealed details of a new American plan under consideration to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip, in a move aimed at transitioning to the second phase of the 'Gaza Agreement.' The proposal aims to find an alternative to the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation' supported by the U.S., which has sparked widespread controversy due to accusations of 'militarizing aid' and the lack of neutrality in the distribution of humanitarian assistance.

According to a document reviewed by Reuters, what is known as the 'Humanitarian Belt of Gaza' will be the backbone of the American proposal. The belt will consist of 12 to 16 centers, which will be distributed along the line to which Israeli occupation forces withdrew within the sector, to provide aid to the populations on both sides of the line.

The mission of these centers will not be limited to relief distribution only, but will also include 'voluntary reconciliation facilities' for militants willing to lay down their arms in exchange for amnesty, and will serve as operational points for international forces tasked with 'establishing stability' and disarming Gaza.

According to the plan, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations will be tasked with managing the distribution of aid using an electronic platform under the supervision of the 'Civil-Military Coordination Center,' which will ensure that goods reach the centers within a timeframe not exceeding 90 days.

The plan includes a mechanism to absorb or replace the 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation,' which suspended its operations temporarily 13 days ago, with other entities such as the Red Cross and the evangelical Christian organization 'Samaritan’s Purse.'

The United Nations and several international relief organizations have expressed concern about this approach, describing the characterization of the centers as 'controversial' due to similarities with the operational style of the 'Gaza Foundation' in using armed escorts to ensure the delivery of aid, which could lead to the militarization of the humanitarian process and force the population to displace.