US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to end operations in territory

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Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to Shut Down Operations Amid Ongoing Violence.

The US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has announced its permanent closure, citing the successful completion of its emergency mission. The move comes after the company faced widespread criticism for its handling of food aid in the devastated territory.

Launched in March amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, GHF was seen as an alternative to the United Nations, which Israel and the US accused of inefficiency and looting by Hamas. However, international aid organizations refused to work with GHF, citing concerns over its opaque operations and alleged diversion of aid to Hamas's military and social activities.

GHF's distribution sites became flashpoints for deadly violence between May and October, resulting in the deaths and injuries of over 1,000 Palestinians seeking aid. The Israeli military claimed that it only fired warning shots to control crowds, while contractors working at GHF sites described US security guards using live ammunition and stun grenades against desperate civilians.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation had delivered more than 187 million meals to civilians in need, a figure the company hailed as a "record humanitarian operation." However, critics accused GHF of perpetuating harm and exploiting its aid for geopolitical purposes. A UN-mandated expert panel alleged that under GHF's operations, aid was being diverted for covert military and political agendas.

In light of these allegations, US officials are now transferring GHF's work to the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), a new centre set up by the US in Israel to oversee ceasefire efforts and aid delivery. John Acree, a former senior official at USAID, described GHF's model as a "game-changer" that ensured food aid reached civilians safely without diversion to Hamas.

As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, questions remain over the accountability of international organizations like the GHF for their role in exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. A spokesperson for Hamas has called on human rights organizations to ensure that GHF faces consequences for its alleged harm to Palestinians.
 
ugh, what a complete disaster... i mean, can't these people just get it right? first they're all like "oh we're gonna help the innocent ppl of gaza" and then they're just perpetuating more violence & chaos. and don't even get me started on the US backing this thing from the start. it's just a mess... i mean, 187 million meals delivered or not, it's clear that their "model" is nothing but a convenient way to funnel aid to hamas' pockets. and now they're just abandoning ship? it's like they knew it was gonna blow up in their faces. the whole thing reeks of incompetence & greed... 🤦‍♂️
 
I'm kinda surprised they're shutting down operations now... like I get it, things got out of hand at those distribution sites and it was all super messy. I mean, 1k+ people got hurt or died trying to get food? It's just not right. But at the same time, GHF did deliver a ton of meals, so you can't deny that they were doing some good. It's like they were caught in this web of controversy and criticism, and it was hard for them to operate without being accused of all sorts of things... 🤔

I'm not gonna lie, though, I think the US and Israel backing GHF from the get-go was a big red flag. Like, why did they need that kind of support? And now that they're shutting down ops, I guess it's just easier for them to wash their hands. It's like, accountability is important, but sometimes it feels like these international organizations are more concerned with saving face than actually doing any real good. 🙃
 
I'm not surprised by this move 🤷‍♂️. People are quick to judge without giving GHF a chance, ya know? They're trying to help people in need, but the system's all messed up. The US and Israel backing them doesn't mean they're bad people, it just means they're taking a different approach. And yeah, there were some incidents where things got out of hand, but let's not forget GHF delivered a ton of food to those who needed it most - 187 million meals! That's crazy 💥. I'm all for holding people accountable, but we can't just shut them down without giving 'em a chance to make it right. The fact that aid is being diverted to Hamas doesn't mean the entire organization is bad; it's like saying an entire city is responsible for one bad guy 🤯. We need to be more nuanced in our thinking and support those who are trying to make a difference, even if they're not perfect 🙏.
 
🤔 I think it's a bit weird they're just shutting down operations now, considering all the controversy surrounding them. I mean, don't get me wrong, there are definitely problems with how aid is handled in Gaza, but shutting everything down feels like a bit of an overreaction to me.

I think it's fair that international organizations are being held accountable for their actions, and if they're not doing things right, then yeah, maybe it's time for some changes. But at the same time, you have to consider all the complexities involved in this situation. Gaza is a super tough place, and anyone who tries to help is gonna face challenges.

I'm kinda sad that GHF was able to deliver so many meals to people in need before everything went down - it's like they were making a difference for a little while there. But I guess that just makes the fact that they're shutting down now even more frustrating. Can't we find a way to make aid delivery work better, without all the drama and controversy? 🤷‍♀️
 
OMG u guys can't even believe whats happening with this Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 🤯 they launched in march but were already getting slammed for their "record humanitarian operation" lol what a joke they said they were an alternative to UN but really they just made things worse by diverting aid to Hamas and causing deadly violence between may and october 💔 over 1000 ppl got killed or injured just trying to get help from them 🤯 and now its being shut down cuz of all the criticism 🙅‍♂️ US officials are transferring their work to some new centre in israel but thats just gonna be another way for them to control the narrative 🚫 and honestly i think its time we had a real conversation about who gets to decide how aid is distributed in these crisis situations 🤝 because right now its just feelin like a bunch of ppl with power playin both sides against each other 💸
 
ugh, great job by ghf - 1k+ deaths and injuries over meals lol what's a record humanitarian operation when you're basically creating more problems than you solve 🤦‍♂️? i mean who needs accountability when you can just pawn it off on the us gov and have them hand it to some new centre that probably has no qualms about diverting aid to israel too 🤑
 
just reading this and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it... the whole thing feels so messed up 🤕 i mean, on one hand they were trying to help people in need but then they go about it all wrong and end up causing more problems... it's like how can you just shut down an operation after just a few months when there's still so much work to be done? 💔 the fact that international aid organizations wouldn't work with them because of concerns over their operations is probably for the best, but at the same time it feels like they were trying to fill a need and then abandoned ship... 🚣‍♀️ what really gets me is that US officials are just shifting the work to another organization without addressing the issues that led to GHF's downfall... 🙄
 
lol what a wild ride 🤯 this foundation was supposed to be an alternative but ended up being another big mess 🌪️ and poor Palestinians got caught in the middle it's like they just couldn't even help without making things worse 🙄 i feel bad for all those people who were injured or died trying to get aid what a shame GHF thought they could game the system but clearly geopolitics is just too messy 💸 anyway hope the CMCC does better next time 🤞
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this 🤯. It's crazy how one organization can be seen as a game-changer by some, but then face allegations of diverting aid to Hamas and perpetuating harm. I mean, 1,000+ people getting killed or injured at their distribution sites is just heartbreaking 😔. And to think they were hailed as a record humanitarian operation... it's just not right. The US now has to take over GHF's work, which is like shifting the responsibility from one pot to another 🔄. I guess that's how accountability works, but still... we should be looking into how these organizations are run and making sure aid reaches those who need it most without any strings attached 💪.
 
I'm so confused about this whole situation 🤔... I mean, I get why people are upset about the food aid and all, but can someone explain to me how US security guards were supposed to control crowds without shooting anyone? Like, what's the protocol there? 😕 I also saw that the foundation was able to deliver 187 million meals, which sounds amazing, but didn't they just make a ton of money off those donations? How did all that money even get into Gaza in the first place? 🤑
 
🤔 GHF's 'record humanitarian operation' now a war crime? Food aid turns deadly, civilians get caught in middle. US and Israel's 'help' just fuelled more violence 🚫
 
i dont think ghf did much good tbh 🤔
they got all the criticism and didnt really change
their system was flawed from the start and ppl died cuz of it 😔
we cant just blame 1 org for everything tho... international aid can be super complex
but still, ghfs actions seem pretty questionable to me 🚨
i wish they had done more transparency and listened to ppl on the ground 🗣️
anyway, lets hope cmcc does better 💪
 
🤦‍♂️ Just another example of how aid gets politicized in the Middle East... USA's gotta step up and ensure their contractors aren't just gonna be cannon fodder 💔
 
omg i cant believe what's been happening at the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 🤯 they launched with so much good intentions but it all went down hill due to their own issues and the Israeli military being super aggressive towards civilians 😓 and now they're shutting down operations I guess its better that they do, cause who wants to be in the middle of controversy like this? 🤷‍♀️ anyway, i think its a good thing that US officials are taking over GHF's work to ensure aid gets to where it needs to go safely 👍 and yeah, we should be keeping an eye on these international organizations to make sure they're not causing more harm than good 💪
 
I'm kinda sad to hear that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is shutting down, I mean, 187 million meals delivered is no joke 🤯. But at the same time, I think it's good that they're taking responsibility and acknowledging that things didn't go as smoothly as they thought 🤷‍♀️. It's all about learning from our mistakes, right? And hey, maybe this means more effective aid delivery in the future 💡. The fact that US officials are now transferring their work to a new centre is like, a silver lining or something ☀️. Maybe it's time for international organizations to take a closer look at themselves and make sure they're doing things right 👀.
 
omg u guys i cant believe what just happened 🤯 the gaza humanitarian foundation shutting down ops amid all the violence is def a major red flag for me like how did they get away with causing so much harm and exploitation in the 1st place? i mean 1000+ ppl died at their distribution sites alone that's straight up horrific 💀 and its not like they were even doing good or helping people in need, just using it as a front to push US/Israeli agendas 🤝

i feel so bad for all those ppl who got caught in the middle of this mess. and honestly i cant blame hamas for being upset about GHF's actions either. it feels like these international orgs are more concerned with geopolitics than actual human lives 💔
 
ugh what's going on here?! 🤯 they shut down this foundation which was trying to help people in gaza but it was getting all messed up due to security issues and allegations of diversion of aid... i feel bad for the ppl who were relying on that foundation but at the same time i get why there was a need to investigate its operations. it's just that these situations are so complicated 🤔 and we're always left wondering about the motives of those involved...
 
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