A controversial U.S.- and Israeli-supported aid program in Gaza is facing global backlash, with UN leaders and medical groups accusing it of endangering civilians. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), run by U.S. contractors and approved by Israel, has drawn fire for forcing Palestinians into militarized zones to access food and supplies. Over 500 people have reportedly died while seeking aid in recent weeks. 🚨
'A Death Trap' for Desperate Civilians
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the GHF model "inherently unsafe," bluntly stating: "It is killing people." Philippe Lazzarini of UNRWA likened the chaos to a dystopian "Hunger Games," while Doctors Without Borders labeled it "slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid."
Why the Controversy?
Unlike traditional UN-led aid distribution, GHF operates just four hubs in high-risk areas. Locals report gunfire and stampedes as crowds rush for supplies. Israel denies targeting civilians, accusing critics of "aligning with Hamas." Meanwhile, GHF claims no deaths have occurred at its sites, calling UN reports "disinformation."
Ceasefire Calls Grow Louder
Guterres urged a political solution, stressing: "The search for food must never be a death sentence." With over 400 aid-seekers killed since Israel eased its blockade in May, pressure mounts for urgent action. As global tensions rise, Gaza’s crisis highlights the deadly cost of politicized aid. 💔
