Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Blocked by Far-Right Groups

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Under American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, but tax-deductible donations to far-right groups have blocked the aid. The U.S. and Israel's actions are contradictory to their commitment to allow aid into Gaza.

Key Points

  • Far-right groups have slowed aid delivery by blocking trucks on their way to Gaza.
  • Israel's ultranationalist minister supported the right of opponents to demonstrate against aid shipments to Gaza.
  • Sanctions have been imposed on one of the groups for violent activities.
  • Israel denies restricting humanitarian aid and blames the UN for failing to distribute goods in Gaza.

Pros

  • Israel has pledged to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Cons

  • Tax-deductible donations to far-right groups have blocked the aid from reaching Gaza.
  • Groups accused of looting or destroying supplies have raised over $200,000 from donors in the U.S. and Israel.
  • Donations continue even after U.S. sanctions against one of the groups.