I'm utterly dismayed by the GHF's closure
. Their reliance on private logistics and security firms was indeed a recipe for disaster
. It's unconscionable that thousands were forced to brave deadly queues and gunfire just to access aid. The fact that medical teams were treating nearly 900 patients wounded at these hubs is a grim reminder of the catastrophic consequences of this approach
.
The GHF's model was a perfect storm of Israeli occupation and blockade on aid, exacerbated by their own flawed strategy
. It's clear that this wasn't a solution to the problem, but rather a symptom of it
. The thought that this model could be replicated by the Board of Peace is nothing short of terrifying
.
Aid groups need our support and protection more than ever
. We can't let the interests of private corporations compromise humanitarian work. It's time for us to take a stand and demand a better way forward
.
The GHF's model was a perfect storm of Israeli occupation and blockade on aid, exacerbated by their own flawed strategy
Aid groups need our support and protection more than ever