On May 8, 2025, the U.S. State Department announced that a solution to facilitate the delivery of food aid to Gaza is “steps away,” with an official announcement expected shortly. This development comes amid escalating international concern over the severe humanitarian crisis in the region.

For the past two months, Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza, preventing humanitarian supplies from entering the territory. European leaders and aid organizations have criticized Israeli plans to manage aid distribution through private companies, expressing apprehension over the lack of transparency and potential inefficiencies.

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated rapidly, with reports indicating that half of the population is starving and only 10% of the required food has entered the region since October 7. One in three children in northern Gaza are acutely malnourished or suffering from wasting, according to UNICEF.

Efforts to address the crisis have been complicated by the U.S. government’s recent pause on foreign aid. In January 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14169, initiating a 90-day suspension of all U.S. foreign development assistance programs to conduct a comprehensive review. While exemptions were made for emergency food assistance and military aid to Egypt and Israel, the halt has disrupted numerous humanitarian programs worldwide.

Despite these challenges, the U.S. has continued to engage with international partners to find solutions. According to a report by Axios, the United States, Israel, and representatives from a new international foundation are close to reaching an agreement on how to resume the delivery of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza without it being controlled by Hamas.

As the situation remains dire, the international community awaits further details on the proposed solution, hoping for swift action to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s residents.

Source; Reuters