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28-06-2025
The head of the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Johnnie Moore, defended the group’s aid operations amid repeated reports of Palestinians being killed or injured near its distribution sites inside Israeli military zones. Moore disputed claims that all casualties are linked to GHF or solely to Israeli forces, accusing the UN and others of spreading unverified information and denying evidence of deaths occurring near GHF sites. The UN, including Secretary-General António Guterres, has condemned the model as “inherently unsafe,” while Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says over 500 have been killed and 4,000 injured en route to aid since GHF took over in late May. Eyewitnesses and medics have reported Israeli fire near aid points; the IDF denies instructing troops to shoot civilians but acknowledges “warning shots” and says it is improving safety measures. Moore also alleged widespread UN aid hijackings, which the UN denies. GHF aims to deliver 50 million meals—acknowledging this is insufficient—and says it wants to scale up and potentially cooperate with the UN. The US announced $30m in funding for GHF as Gaza remains on the brink of famine amid the ongoing war.
Entities: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Johnnie Moore, United Nations (UN), Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Gaza (Palestinians) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-06-2025
The U.S. State Department announced $30 million in Trump administration funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private, U.S.- and Israel-backed food distributor operating outside the U.N.-led system. GHF claims over 46 million meals delivered since May, but its hubs have been linked to frequent deadly incidents as Palestinians seek aid. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 549 killed and 4,066 wounded near hubs; the U.N. cites 410 deaths. UNRWA and NGOs, including Doctors Without Borders, condemn GHF as a “death trap” and a U.S.-Israeli proxy, alleging its sites are designed and secured in ways that expose civilians to live fire. Haaretz reported claims from anonymous IDF soldiers of deliberate shootings near hubs; the IDF denies intentional targeting, says it facilitates aid and is improving safety measures. The State Department defended support for GHF, dismissed many reports as Hamas propaganda, and urged other countries to back the group, while avoiding commitments to expand access for other aid agencies. GHF rejects accusations and says incidents are misattributed.
Entities: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), U.S. State Department, Trump administration, United Nations (U.N.), UNRWA • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-06-2025
The head of the Israel- and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), Johnnie Moore, accused the UN of spreading “disinformation” about deaths at Gaza aid hubs, disputing UN and Gaza health ministry figures that hundreds have been killed while seeking food since May. GHF says it has delivered over 44 million meals and denies aiming to replace the UN, claiming it coordinates with the IDF and is achieving its aims despite operating in an active conflict. The UN, major NGOs, and aid workers reject GHF’s approach as politicized, unsafe, and contrary to humanitarian principles, warning that limited, militarized distribution points in southern Gaza fuel displacement and expose civilians to lethal danger. The US approved $30m for GHF despite internal concerns about violence at sites, inexperience, and private military involvement. Critics, including Save the Children and Oxfam, say claims of adequate aid are false, conditions are undignified and unscalable, and Gaza remains on the brink of famine, calling for a ceasefire, hostage releases, and UN-led aid delivery.
Entities: Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), United Nations (UN), Johnnie Moore, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), United States government • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
28-06-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned as “blood libel” a Haaretz report quoting Israeli soldiers who allege commanders ordered fire on unarmed Palestinians gathering near U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) food distribution sites. The IDF denies instructing troops to shoot civilians but says incidents are under review; Haaretz says a military body is being asked to investigate possible war crimes. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 500 killed and 4,000 wounded while seeking aid in the past month. UN chief António Guterres said the situation reflects massive violations of international law and that channeling desperate civilians into militarized zones is inherently unsafe. Aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, criticize the GHF model as unsafe and militarized; GHF denies shootings at its sites but acknowledges operational challenges. Witnesses and medics report frequent gunshot injuries near the erratically operated, fenced sites located in Israeli-declared “red zones,” with some aid later appearing on black markets. NPR has not independently verified Haaretz’s claims.
Entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Katz, Haaretz, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
