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Controversial Aid Group GHF Ends Gaza Operations Amid Condemnation

Gaza City – The Israeli- and United States-backed GHF organization announced today that it is ending its aid distribution “mission” in Gaza, a move met with mixed reactions amid widespread criticism. The group, which began operating in the Palestinian enclave in May, has faced heavy condemnation for bypassing established UN and other humanitarian aid structures, and for the deadly violence that has plagued its distribution sites.

GHF claims its operations were instrumental in demonstrating “a better way to deliver aid to Gazans” and that it is winding down due to the ceasefire agreement, which includes the establishment of a US-backed Civil-Military Coordination Center and the partial resumption of UN-backed aid efforts. In a statement, GHF Executive Director John Acree asserted that the group successfully delivered aid “at scale and without diversion,” contradicting reports from the international humanitarian community.

However, the GHF’s approach has drawn sharp criticism from UN experts and human rights observers. In August, a group of 28 UN experts called for the group’s dismantling, denouncing it as a means to covertly advance military and geopolitical interests, in violation of international law. These experts highlighted that Israeli forces and foreign military contractors have repeatedly opened fire on civilians seeking aid at GHF distribution sites. At least 859 Palestinians have reportedly been killed near GHF sites since its operation began.

Critics also pointed out that the GHF’s reliance on a few centralized distribution points forced vulnerable Gazans to make long and dangerous journeys to receive assistance, contrasting sharply with the UN model of delivering aid directly to affected communities.

The US government had previously presented the GHF as a solution to Gaza’s aid crisis, but UN officials have insisted that unrestricted access for independent aid workers is the most effective way to address the humanitarian catastrophe.

While GHF maintains that it has achieved its objectives and will remain prepared to resume operations if needed, the group’s legacy remains a subject of controversy, highlighting the complex challenges of delivering aid in conflict zones and the importance of adhering to established humanitarian principles and international law.

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