New York: Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher emphasized that the United Nations and its humanitarian partners possess the expertise and moral clarity necessary to deliver life-saving aid across Gaza.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, Fletcher, in a statement on Saturday, addressed those proposing alternative methods for distributing aid, asserting the United Nations already has a well-established plan. He emphasized that the strategy is grounded in the non-negotiable principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence. Fletcher highlighted that the plan is supported by a coalition of donors and the vast majority of the international community, ready for immediate activation should they be allowed to proceed with their work.
Fletcher assured that the United Nations has the necessary personnel, distribution networks, and community trust on the ground, along with 160,000 pallets of aid ready for distribution. He underscored the organization's proven capability in managing aid logistics, including registration, inspection, transportation, storage, and monitoring, ensuring aid is delivered without diversion, delay, and with dignity.
