Gaza is trapped in a humanitarian disaster like no other! Over 130 NGOs, including Amnesty International, Save the Children, and Oxfam, have called for the shutdown of the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the US. Founded at the end of May, this foundation is linked to the deaths of dozens of Palestinians trying to access aid during a three-month Israeli blockade. Nearly 130 people have been injured, including children, parents, and caregivers.
How did this nightmare unfold? GHF introduced a militarized aid distribution system controlled by Israeli forces. Instead of multiple distribution points, there are now only four military-controlled centers, forcing Palestinians to cross dangerous zones under fire from Israeli soldiers. According to medical staff and witnesses, Israeli forces routinely shoot at civilians trying to get food and aid.
Israel denies deliberately shooting civilians, but even Israeli media like Haaretz report that soldiers were ordered to disperse unarmed civilians by shooting at them. Prime Minister Netanyahu called these claims malicious lies, but the facts are brutal: the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, and GHF has become a symbol of suffering and death.
The United Nations and numerous humanitarian organizations have condemned this system as a violation of all humanitarian principles. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called GHF unsafe and warned that militarizing aid will only worsen the situation.
While Palestinians face the impossible choice of starving or being shot while desperately trying to survive, the world remains silent. This tragedy is a wake-up call for all of us — humanitarian aid must never become a weapon of war and death. Got thoughts on this disgrace? Jump into the conversation — maybe your voice can make a difference!
