International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) allege Israel's strategy of utilizing humanitarian aid for Gaza as a means of exerting political control, with France preparing an airdrop as a new development.

In recent months, international humanitarian organizations have faced significant challenges in delivering aid to the people of Gaza. The United Nations and various aid groups have expressed concern over the impact of new registration requirements imposed by Israel on the delivery of essential supplies to the region.

These restrictions, introduced in March, require aid groups to provide detailed donor and staff information, subject them to vetting, and have led to frequent rejections of aid delivery requests. Over 60 such requests were denied in July alone, according to reports. Aid groups argue that these measures politicize humanitarian aid, violate international law, and endanger staff.

Israel, however, justifies these restrictions as necessary to prevent Hamas from diverting aid for military use. They also claim that some organizations attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have questionable intentions.

Organizations like Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Oxfam have signed a joint letter urging Israel to drop rules that are preventing the entry of medicine, food, and water. The situation has become so dire that warehouses of food, medicine, and shelter supplies are being blocked from reaching people in need.

The Israeli authorities have also implemented a militarized food distribution scheme called the “GHF,” which aid organizations criticize as "weaponizing starvation" by controlling and politicizing food distributions, leading to violence and deaths at distribution sites.

Twenty organizations have completed the registration process and have been bringing around 300 lorries of supplies a day into Gaza, as stated by the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (Cogat). However, numerous NGOs have had their requests to bring in life-saving goods rejected, citing that these organizations are not authorized to deliver aid.

The situation in Gaza is further complicated by the fact that some supplies intended for the region have been blocked in Egypt and Jordan, attributed to the Israeli blockade. France, which has contributed to an effort to send 1,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza, has seen some of its supplies blocked in Egypt and Jordan due to this blockade.

The appeal comes as Israel prepares to take control of Gaza City, a move that France and the United Nations have warned could have devastating humanitarian consequences. French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Israel that their Gaza occupation plan risks leading to a "war without end."

Despite the challenges, Cogat claims that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, with the registration requirements designed to ensure that aid reaches the population directly and not Hamas. However, most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of life-saving supplies since 2 March.

The registration requirements introduced by Israel allow them to reject a group's request to work in Gaza if it "promotes delegitimisation campaigns" against the state of Israel. Cogat also questions the motivation of the organizations criticizing the registration process, suggesting concerns about their true intentions and the possibility of ties between the organization or its employees and Hamas.

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, the international community is urging Israel to reconsider its regulatory and operational constraints on independent humanitarian aid organizations, to ensure that lifesaving assistance reaches those in need.

France, alongside various international organizations, appeals to Israel to abandon restrictions that hinder the entry of medicine, food, and water for the people of Gaza.
The United Nations voiced concerns over Israel's new requirements for aid groups, claiming they politicize humanitarian aid and violate international law.
Israel justifies these restrictions as a necessity to prevent Hamas from diverting aid for military use and alleges that certain organizations have questionable intentions.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Oxfam, and twenty other organizations have completed the Israeli registration process, yet numerous requests to bring in life-saving goods are still being rejected.
The Israeli authorities have implemented a militarized food distribution scheme, the “GHF,” which aid organizations criticize for politicizing and weaponizing food distribution.
The registration requirements allow Israel to reject a group's request to work in Gaza if it supports campaigns against the state of Israel.
Cogat questions the motivation of criticizing organizations, raising concerns about their true intentions and ties with Hamas.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has led the international community to urge Israel to reconsider its regulatory and operational constraints on independent humanitarian aid organizations.
The Israeli blockade also affects the entry of supplies intended for Gaza, as EVEN some French aid shipments were blocked in Egypt and Jordan.
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, warns Israel of the potential devastating humanitarian consequences of taking control of Gaza City.
Israel's Gaza occupation plan, according to Macron, risks leading to an endless war.
The situation in Gaza poses significant challenges for international humanitarian organizations in delivering essential supplies and aid.
The Israeli authorities claim that there is no limit on humanitarian aid entering Gaza, yet most major international NGOs have been unable to deliver a single truck of life-saving supplies since March.
The Israeli restrictions require aid groups to provide detailed donor and staff information and subject them to vetting, leading to frequent rejections of aid delivery requests.
Over 60 such requests were denied in July alone, causing grave concern among aid organizations and the United Nations.
The aid restrictions have been criticized for endangering staff working in Gaza and for potentially violating international law.
The registered organizations are currently bringing approximately 300 lorries of supplies a day into Gaza, as stated by Cogat.
In the meantime, the warehouses of food, medicine, and shelter supplies remain blocked from reaching people in need.
The registration requirements imposed by Israel also have implications in the realm of climate change and environmental science, as some organizations working on sustainability projects have faced difficulties.
In the realm of space and astronomy, financing and collaborations for research projects between Israel and international partners have had to adapt to these challenges.
International finance, energy, and banking sectors have also felt the impact, with Israeli banks and financial institutions facing potential repercussions.
The aviation industry is another sector affected, as some airlines have chosen to bypass Israel due to politically-motived decisions.
The retail sector, including small businesses, has also been impacted by boycotts and delegitimization campaigns against Israeli products.
Public transit and transportation, both locally and internationally, have faced disruptions due to boycotts and political pressures.
In response to these challenges, Israel's industry has turned to venture capital and tech companies to develop innovative solutions for bypassing these obstacles and ensuring growth.
Entrepreneurship has emerged as a path for businesses to adapt, overcome, and grow amidst these challenges, both within Israel and internationally.
The occupation of Gaza has also affected the mental health of individuals working in the region, with increased stress and anxiety levels due to uncertain working conditions.
Men's health, women's health, and sexual health organizations have expressed concerns about the impact of the Israeli regulations on their ability to provide essential services.
Workplace wellness initiatives have become more crucial than ever to combat chronic diseases, respiratory conditions, digestive health issues, eye-health problems, hearing difficulties, and skin conditions.
With the aging population and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, the need for comprehensive health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and skin-care solutions has become paramount, requiring the involvement of multiple sectors, including medicine, therapies, nutrition, investing, and financial institutions.

International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) allege Israel's strategy of utilizing humanitarian aid for Gaza as a means of exerting political control, with France preparing an airdrop as a new development.