🔗 Share this article Debated US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Ends Aid Operations This organization had paused its food distribution centers in Gaza subsequent to the halt in hostilities was implemented six weeks ago The controversial, US and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) declares it is concluding its relief activities in the Palestinian territory, after almost six months. The foundation had earlier paused its multiple aid distribution centers in Gaza after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was implemented in recent weeks. The GHF aimed to bypass the UN as the chief distributor of humanitarian assistance to Gazans. UN and other aid agencies declined to participate with its methodology, stating it was questionable and hazardous. Many residents were lost their lives while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near the organization's distribution points, mostly by Israeli fire, as reported by United Nations. Israeli authorities stated its soldiers fired cautionary rounds. Operation Conclusion The organization declared on recently that it was terminating work now because of the "satisfactory fulfillment of its humanitarian effort", with a cumulative three million shipments containing the equivalent of more than 187 million meals provided to residents. The foundation's chief officer, Jon Acree, also said the United States-operated coordination body - which has been established to help carry out US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan - would be "taking over and developing the approach the organization demonstrated". "GHF's model, in which Hamas could no longer loot and profit from stealing aid, was significantly influential in bringing Palestinian factions to negotiations and establishing a truce." Reactions and Responses The militant group - which disputes allegations of misappropriation - supported the shutdown of the GHF, based on information. An official from declared GHF should be made responsible for the negative impact it created to local residents. "We urge all worldwide humanitarian bodies to ensure that it does not escape accountability after resulting in fatalities and harm of thousands of Gazans and concealing the food deprivation strategy employed by the Israel's administration." Foundation History The organization commenced activities in Gaza on May 26th, a short period subsequent to Israel had partially eased a total blockade on relief and commercial goods to Gaza that persisted for nearly three months and led to substantial deficiencies of necessary provisions. After 90 days, a food crisis was announced in the Gaza metropolitan area. The organization's sustenance provision locations in southern and central Gaza were administered by US private security contractors and situated within regions under Israeli military authority. Humanitarian Concerns United Nations agencies and their collaborators claimed the system contravened the core assistance standards of objectivity, fairness and autonomy, and that channelling desperate people into military-controlled areas was fundamentally dangerous. International human rights monitoring body stated it documented the fatalities of no fewer than 859 Gazans attempting to obtain nourishment in the vicinity of GHF sites between spring and summer months. A further 514 persons were lost their lives close to the courses followed by international humanitarian deliveries, it further stated. The majority of these individuals were lost their lives due to the Israeli forces, as per the organization's documentation. Divergent Narratives Israel's armed services said its soldiers had discharged cautionary rounds at persons who advanced toward them in a "intimidating" fashion. The GHF said there were no shootings at the distribution centers and alleged that United Nations of using "false and misleading" figures from the Gazan medical department controlled by militant factions. Ongoing Situation The organization's continuation had been uncertain since Hamas and Israel agreed a ceasefire deal to carry out the primary segment of the American administration's peace initiative. The agreement stated humanitarian assistance would take place "free from intervention from the involved factions through the international bodies and their affiliates, and the humanitarian medical organization, in combination with other global organizations not connected in any way" with militant groups and the Israeli government. International organization official the UN spokesman said on Monday that the organization's termination would have "zero effect" on its activities "because we never worked with them". He also said that while more aid was getting into Gaza since the truce was implemented on early October, it was "insufficient to satisfy all requirements" of the 2.1 million residents.