Overview
- A draft seen by Reuters outlines a Gaza Humanitarian Belt of 12 to 16 hubs along the Israeli withdrawal line to serve civilians on both sides.
- The hubs would include voluntary reconciliation facilities for militants seeking amnesty and forward bases envisioned for a potential international stabilization force.
- The document says the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation would be absorbed or replaced by the UAE and Morocco Red Crescent branches and Samaritan’s Purse.
- A U.S. official described the plan as one concept under consideration, and a humanitarian official called the document a premature white paper rather than policy.
- U.S. Central Command pointed to the new Civil-Military Coordination Center for facilitating aid flows, the White House offered no immediate comment, and WHO urged reopening Rafah as assistance remains far below needs.