United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described Gaza as “a killing field,” placing blame on Israel’s continued restriction of humanitarian aid. He stated that more than a month has passed without the delivery of basic necessities, including food, fuel, medicine, or commercial goods, adding that “as aid has dried up, the floodgates of horror have re-opened.” Guterres referenced the Geneva Conventions, underlining the legal obligation of occupying powers to ensure access to essential supplies for civilian populations.
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In response, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Oren Marmorstein rejected the UN chief’s remarks, insisting that there is “no shortage of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.” He further accused Hamas of diverting aid to support its military operations, claiming that resources intended for civilians were being used to “rebuild its war machine.”
Guterres also highlighted proposals from Israel regarding tighter control over the distribution of aid. According to a UN source cited by AFP, these included monitoring calorie levels in shipments to prevent misuse by militant groups. This claim has drawn criticism from humanitarian organisations concerned about the ethical implications of such measures.
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The Secretary-General extended his concern to the West Bank, where tensions have also escalated in recent months. While Guterres has called for unimpeded humanitarian access, Israeli officials continue to defend their approach, citing national security threats. The dispute over aid delivery remains a major point of contention in the broader Israel-Gaza conflict.
