Call to Dismantle Gaza Food Aid Scheme Amid Safety Concerns

Over 170 NGOs demand the dismantling of a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food aid distribution scheme in Gaza. Citing safety risks, they argue the scheme endangers civilians as over 500 have been killed near distribution centers. Discontent grows as the scheme bypasses U.N.-coordinated efforts.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-07-2025 17:12 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 17:12 IST
Call to Dismantle Gaza Food Aid Scheme Amid Safety Concerns
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More than 170 NGOs are calling for the disbandment of a U.S.- and Israeli-backed food aid distribution scheme in Gaza, citing serious safety concerns. According to local medical authorities, over 500 people have died near distribution centers or transport routes patrolled by Israeli forces since May.

This scheme, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), utilizes private U.S. security and logistics firms to deliver aid to Gaza, avoiding the traditional U.N. system. The United Nations has criticized the plan as "inherently unsafe" and contrary to humanitarian impartiality principles. As of Tuesday in Geneva, charities like Oxfam and Amnesty International jointly demanded Israel reinstate U.N.-coordinated aid.

In defense, the GHF claims it has delivered over 52 million meals in five weeks and accuses other agencies of having their supplies looted. Despite acknowledging civilian harm at distribution sites, Israel maintains that military presence is essential to keep aid from Hamas militants. The GHF welcomes other aid groups to join its efforts.

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