Mon Jun 02 12:13:16 UTC 2025: ## Gaza Aid Hubs Marred by Deadly Violence, Raising Concerns Over Humanitarian Efforts

**Rafah, Gaza Strip** – At least three Palestinians were killed and 35 wounded on Tuesday by Israeli fire near an aid distribution center in Rafah, adding to a growing list of casualties surrounding these US-Israel-backed “humanitarian” hubs in Gaza. This incident follows a similar event the previous day, where Israeli tanks allegedly opened fire on crowds of Palestinians seeking food, resulting in at least 31 deaths. Another person was reportedly killed at a distribution site near the Netzarim Corridor on the same day.

The incidents have fueled criticism of the newly established aid distribution system, managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). This organization, registered in Switzerland and the US, has drawn scrutiny due to its ties to the US and Israeli governments and its lack of prior experience in famine relief. Critics argue that the GHF is a PR stunt, designed to deflect attention from Israel’s ongoing military campaign and blockade, which has left Gaza’s two million residents facing severe food shortages.

According to reports, the four operational aid hubs are strategically located near Israeli military positions, forcing Palestinians to risk their lives crossing military lines to access food. There are also concerns that the current system lacks the infrastructure to reach the elderly, sick, and wounded, leaving them unable to obtain the aid they desperately need.

The United Nations and other aid organizations have voiced strong concerns about the “weaponization” of humanitarian aid. Jake Wood, the former executive director of the GHF, recently resigned citing that the plan could not be implemented while adhering to humanitarian principles.

These recent killings echo previous tragedies, such as the February 29th massacre where at least 112 Palestinians were killed while queuing for flour. Despite international outrage, the US response, including airdrops and a $230 million pier, has been criticized as ineffective and even dangerous.

Critics accuse Israel of deliberately creating conditions of starvation to facilitate its military objectives. They argue that the US, by continuing to support Israel with aid and weaponry, is enabling a “genocidal conquest.” With each new incident of violence surrounding these aid hubs, the international community faces mounting pressure to address the root causes of the crisis and ensure the safe and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

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