Maine Independent Senator Angus King said he has concerns about the new U.S. and Israeli-backed program that's delivering humanitarian aid into Gaza. King recently met with some of the 38 Mainers who are two weeks into a hunger strike in solidarity with Palestinians.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation began delivering aid to Palestinians at the end of May after a nearly three month blockade. There are reports that dozens of Palestinians have been killed and injured while waiting for food. And Senator King, who recently visited the region, said only four distribution centers have been set up.

"I have serious concerns about this," King said. "Number one, about the blockade, which I think was unconscionable. And secondly, the process that's underway now, there are red flags that it may not be

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