While the international community criticizes the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a middle east expert says the U.S.- and Israel-backed organization is taking the power away from Hamas.

Peace is possible. We need an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and massive humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza,” French President Emmanuel Macron asserted on X, triggering a diplomatic quake that continues to resonate across the world’s most powerful democracies.

JERUSALEM, July 15 (Reuters) - An Israeli scheme to move hundreds of thousands of already uprooted Palestinians to a so-called "humanitarian city" in Gaza has led politicians to spar with the defence establishment, but officials say a practical plan has yet to be crafted.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggests Israel must decide on Gaza's future after ceasefire talks with Hamas collapse. He highlights the need for hostage release and additional humanitarian aid, while accusing Hamas of diverting supplies.

Hamas has gotten way too much understanding and not enough hard questions.” — Thomas Friedman, New York Times A ‘humanitarian pause’ will only facilitate more fighting, not peace

Rev. Johnnie Moore, who leads the beleaguered U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, said Gaza Palestinians are starving, but the blame lies with Hamas, the United Nations and other aid organizations.

Israel shows little sign of easing its bombardment of Gaza. And with the hunger crisis in the strip worsening, questions are being asked about Israel's ultimate goal.

UN reiterates opposition to 'forced displacement,' as IDF official says planning at very early stage, denies Gazans would be forcibly herded to Rafah site or expelled from Strip

Hamas has gotten way too much understanding and not enough hard questions.” — Thomas Friedman, New York Times A ‘humanitarian pause’ will only facilitate more fighting, not peace