Israel is preparing a limited humanitarian aid pilot program for Gaza under mounting pressure from international legal bodies—but as of now, no aid has moved and the blockade remains firmly in place.

According to Israeli media reports, military and government officials have discussed launching a controlled aid corridor through Rafah in coordination with international agencies. The plan would explicitly exclude Hamas, remain under full Israeli oversight, and serve as a legal shield for military and political leaders facing potential war crimes charges.

The proposal comes after weeks of severe international criticism and warnings from the United Nations and human rights organizations. The heads of six UN agencies issued a joint statement last week describing Israel’s siege and displacement campaigns in Gaza as showing “utter disregard for human life.”

The humanitarian blockade has been in effect for more than five weeks, exacerbating a crisis already described by aid agencies as catastrophic. Israel’s denial of aid access has been cited by legal experts as a possible use of starvation as a weapon of war—a violation of international law.

While the Prime Minister’s Office and the IDF initially denied any such plan existed, officials have since confirmed that a pilot program is being developed. However, no timeline has been announced, no official order has been signed, and no aid trucks have entered.

Critics argue that the move is a reactive legal maneuver, not a shift in humanitarian policy. “This isn’t about helping Gaza—it’s about shielding command,” said one legal analyst familiar with ICC proceedings.

For civilians in Gaza, the consequences remain unchanged. Food, water, fuel, and medical supplies are still being denied entry, and Israel continues to control all crossings. The aid plan, for now, exists only on paper.