A private humanitarian organization supported by the United States is tasked with using aid to Gaza that was initiated by Israel, which resigned on Sunday, saying the operation could not fulfill its mission in a way that adheres to “humanitarian principles.”

Executive Director Jake Wood announced his resignation in a statement from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), adding new uncertainty to the future of the action.

The foundation, which has been in Geneva since February, vowed to distribute 300 million meals in the first 90 days of operation. But the United Nations and traditional aid agencies have said they will not work with the organization for fear of violating “basic humanitarian principles” and violating international law.

International pressure on Israel by the GHF continues to emerge under the conditions of Gaza, during which it launched a military shock to Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack. At least 13 people were killed and dozens of people were injured in Israel's strike on a school housing in Gaza earlier Monday, local authorities said.

"Two months ago, I was delighted to lead the efforts of GHF because of my experience in humanitarian operations," Wood said in a statement.

“Like many others around the world, I am shocked and saddened by the hunger crisis in Gaza, and as a humanitarian leader, I am forced to do everything I can to help relieve the pain.”

Wood stressed that he “prides himself in the work I am responsible for, including the development of a pragmatic plan that feeds hungry people, solves security issues for transfers, and complements the work of Gaza’s long-standing NGOs.”

But, he said, “It is obvious that it is impossible to implement the plan while strictly following humanitarian human principles, neutrality, impartiality and independence, I will not give up.”

Health officials in Palestinian territory said the attack on Gaza on Monday took place a deadly weekend, with at least 38 people killed within 24 hours.

Israel stepped up its military operations in the enclave in early May, saying it was seeking to eliminate Hamas' military and ruling capabilities and bring back the remaining hostages seized in October 2023.

Despite Israel's efforts to force Israel to lift the lockdown on aid supplies in the face of warnings of imminent famine, Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that Israel would control the entire Gaza.

Wood called on Israel to “significantly expand the provision of aid to Gaza through all mechanisms” while urging “all stakeholders continue to explore innovative new ways to provide assistance without delay, divergence or discrimination.”

UN officials said the foundation’s aid allocation plan would only incite forced Palestinians to relocate and more violence.

The plan, scheduled to begin in late May, is initiated by Israel, involving private companies – rather than treating Palestinian aid for decades and delivering aid to Gaza, Gaza, in a limited so-called secure allocation location, which Israel says will be in the southern part of Gaza.

The family head is expected to collect boxes weighing up to 20 kg and provide a few days of food and basic sanitary supplies (such as soap) for the family. For those who are sick or weak due to famine, there is no provision to travel long distances, cross the devastating landscape of Gaza, heavy loads.

"We understand that the program will increase the ongoing suffering of children and families in the Gaza Strip," UNICEF spokesman Jonathan Crickx said earlier this month.

"How did the mother of four lose her husband and return 20 kg to her makeshift tent, sometimes a few kilometers?" Crickx said. “The most vulnerable people including the elderly, the disabled, the sick and the injured, and the orphans will face a huge challenge.”

With Reuters and France's conscience