1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to express grave concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where aid restrictions have resulted in the preventable deaths of innocent children. The United States must take immediate action to ensure third-party humanitarian organizations can deliver life-saving aid freely, without obstruction or political interference. The current aid model—led by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)—has proven to be a catastrophic failure, particularly in a desert climate like Gaza. The GHF’s centralized aid distribution centers force starving civilians to travel long distances in dangerous conditions, exposing them to extreme heat, dehydration, and violence. Any successful relief strategy in an arid, conflict-ridden environment must prioritize localized distribution networks, yet GHF’s approach disregards best practices seen in other deserts worldwide. In places like Phoenix, Arizona, emergency relief efforts distribute supplies across multiple access points, ensuring aid is readily available without forcing people to risk their lives traveling under extreme conditions. Global humanitarian organizations working in desert regions—such as Sudan and Yemen—follow similar decentralized strategies, yet GHF insists on a flawed model that prioritizes control over effectiveness. Israel must allow neutral, third-party humanitarian organizations—such as the United Nations, Red Cross, and Médecins Sans Frontières—to handle aid distribution in Gaza, rather than imposing restrictive policies that have led to chaos, food shortages, and preventable deaths, particularly among children. The U.S. must insist that humanitarian relief is guided by efficiency and expertise, rather than political maneuvering. I urge you to take a stand by: 1. Publicly demanding Israel remove barriers preventing third-party humanitarian organizations from operating freely in Gaza. 2. Supporting legislation that guarantees neutral aid groups the ability to deliver relief without political interference. 3. Advocating for a ceasefire that allows the full restoration of humanitarian access to the region. Time is running out, and inaction will lead to further needless suffering and loss of innocent lives. I look forward to your response on how you plan to address this urgent humanitarian failure.