Over 170 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are urging the dismantling of a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food distribution system (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - GHF) in Gaza, citing over 600 Palestinian deaths and 4,200 injuries near GHF aid sites since late May. They argue the system is unsafe and violates humanitarian rules, while GHF defends its operations and invites collaboration.
People in Gaza 'starve or risk being shot': NGOs urge end to aid work backed by U.S., Israel as deaths rise
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Over 170 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are urging the dismantling of a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food distribution system (Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - GHF) in Gaza, citing over 600 Palestinian deaths and 4,200 injuries near GHF aid sites since late May. They argue the system is unsafe and violates humanitarian rules, while GHF defends its operations and invites collaboration.
Trending- 1 Oct. 7, 2023: War in Gaza began (Hamas attack on Israel).
- 2 Late May (2025): Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began operating in Gaza.
- 3 Since late May: At least 600 Palestinians killed, over 4,200 injured near GHF aid sites.
- 4 Tuesday (July 1, 2025): Joint declaration by 171 charities released.
- 5 Last week: Israel's Military Advocate General ordered investigation into possible war crimes.
- 6 Monday (June 30, 2025): Israeli military acknowledged harm to civilians at aid centers.
- Over 56,000 Palestinians killed (total war casualties)
- Over 600 Palestinians killed and 4,200 injured near GHF aid sites
- Nearly the entire 2.3 million population in Gaza displaced
- Humanitarian crisis in Gaza
- Calls for investigation into Israeli military actions
- Ongoing debate over aid distribution methods
What: Over 170 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have called for the dismantling of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)'s food distribution system in Gaza due to rising civilian deaths and injuries near aid sites.
When: Joint declaration released Tuesday (July 1, 2025); GHF began operating in late May; War in Gaza began Oct. 7, 2023.
Where: Gaza Strip, Israel
Why: NGOs claim the GHF system is 'inherently unsafe,' violates humanitarian impartiality rules, and puts civilians at risk, leading to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. They also accuse GHF of forcing people to trek through conflict zones.
How: NGOs issued a joint declaration urging the international community to pressure Israel to halt the GHF aid system and allow the UN to resume coordination. The GHF uses private U.S. security and logistics companies.