Gaza Aid Sites Under Fire: Unveiling the Controversy
Two American contractors reveal alarming practices at aid distribution sites in Gaza, including live ammunition use by unqualified security personnel. As the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faces scrutiny, videos and testimonies raise concerns about civilian safety amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Alarming reports have surfaced from Gaza where American contractors, tasked with securing aid distribution sites, are alleged to have used live ammunition and stun grenades. Witness accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press depict a chaotic scene as hungry Palestinians scramble for food.
Two contractors, sworn to anonymity, voiced their concerns over the practices of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). They labeled the security hires as unqualified and excessively armed, suggesting acts of disregard towards civilian safety at aid sites, which are under scrutiny by both US and Israeli authorities.
The raised allegations coincide with a humanitarian crisis affecting over two million Palestinians. The US-backed GHF program replaced a prior UN aid system, following Israel's accusations against Hamas' misuse of resources. The Associated Press continues its investigation as new video evidence corroborates the dire situation at these sites.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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