UN rejects US-backed Gaza aid plan, citing lack of neutrality | News

UN stresses adherence to principles of neutrality and independence in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The United Nations has said it will not take part in a US-backed humanitarian operation in Gaza because it is not impartial, neutral or independent, as Israel pledged to facilitate the effort without being involved in aid deliveries.

“This particular distribution plan does not accord with our basic principles, including those of impartiality, neutrality, independence, and…