Amid severe food shortages and international denunciations of resource blockades, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported the arrival of 13 truckloads of potatoes destined for refugees and displaced populations in Gaza. The delivery aims to alleviate the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in a region under extreme duress.

Palestinian testimonies and multiple media reports allege that Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), described as an Israeli-backed and American-run organization, operates aid sites that have degenerated into militarized zones. These sites, under total blockade and unpredictable aid distribution, have been associated with coordinated actions by Israeli forces and American mercenaries, resulting in the endangerment and deaths of civilians.

US contractors hired by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation have been reported to use live ammunition, stun grenades, and pepper spray against Palestinians seeking food at aid distribution sites, raising serious concerns about the organization's oversight and ethical practices amid a humanitarian crisis.

An article on HonestReporting details how the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is portrayed as controversial despite its mission to bypass Hamas and deliver humanitarian aid directly to civilians in Gaza. The report argues that such criticism is politically motivated and rooted in biased media narratives.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s decision to use private US security and logistics companies to deliver aid in Gaza has come under fire after the UN reported 613 killings over a month, with 509 occurring near its distribution points. Although the foundation denies any incidents at its sites, the report raises serious concerns about the safety and accountability of its operational practices.

An AFP report highlighted that several aid distribution centers managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation have been embroiled in controversy after Israeli strikes killed 12 people near these sites. UN agencies and major humanitarian groups have refused to cooperate with the foundation, citing concerns that its operations are designed to cater to Israeli military objectives, thereby compromising neutrality.

The UN and media reports highlight that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's aid distribution mechanism in partnership with Israeli authorities is being used to control life-saving supplies in Gaza, allowing the occupier to decide who receives aid. This method has been criticized for misleading the public and reinforcing authoritarian practices in humanitarian aid distribution.

On June 16, 2025, a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution site was caught in crossfire, resulting in 20 deaths. The incident has fueled controversy over the organization's neutrality as major aid groups refuse to cooperate with its US- and Israeli-backed operations amid chaotic conditions.

On June 16, 2025, at a Gaza aid distribution hub operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, at least 34 Palestinians were killed after Israeli troops fired on people attempting to access the center. Critics argue that the organization’s controversial model—featuring a system managed by U.S.-backed entities and staffed by armed security contractors—contributes to an environment that may reinforce authoritarian practices and endanger vulnerable populations.

Amid ongoing conflict, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s centers, which provide essential aid to starving Palestinians, were tragically hit by drone strikes, resulting in casualties among aid recipients. Despite these attacks, the organization remains committed to its humanitarian mission.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, involved in aiding populations in Gaza, has recently seen the appointment of Rev. Johnnie Moore, a Christian evangelical advisor to US President Donald Trump, as its head. Amid ongoing violent incidents near its food distribution sites and controversies over alleged ties with armed groups, Moore has publicly condemned the attacks on aid workers. His appointment and public statements have raised concerns over the politicization of humanitarian aid in the conflict zone.

After a Hamas attack that killed eight aid workers and injured many others, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) decided against closing its sites despite heightened security risks. In statements, GHF leaders urged the international community to condemn Hamas and emphasized their commitment to food security for Gaza’s people, even as aid recipients expressed gratitude for U.S.-backed support.

Amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation continues to operate aid distribution sites despite lethal conditions, where aid delivery points have been targeted by Israeli military actions. The foundation’s sites—guarded by armed contractors and soldiers—remain a critical lifeline for starving civilians, underlining the organization’s commitment to serving vulnerable populations despite systemic repression.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation released a statement denying claims that an attack occurred near its aid distribution center in Gaza. The organization asserted that there were no injuries, fatalities, or incidents during their aid operations, and called for evidence-based reporting amid conflicting witness accounts.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation initiated its humanitarian operations in Gaza at the end of May. Amid reports of chaotic scenes, deaths, and neutrality concerns, the organization has denied that any deadly incidents occurred in the immediate vicinity of its aid points, highlighting the challenges of operating in a conflict zone.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) began aid operations in Gaza on May 30, 2025, distributing meals via centralized distribution centers secured by armed subcontractors and armored vehicles. The operation, marked by inadequate nutritional standards and the use of non-lethal crowd control measures which led to injuries and fatalities, has drawn criticism for its politicized approach and alleged backing by the US and Israel, raising concerns about the deployment of humanitarian aid as a political tool.

On May 26, 2025, the head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation resigned amid concerns that the new military-led aid delivery system in Gaza would compromise humanitarian principles by sidelining established agencies and enforcing biometric surveillance.

The head of the newly launched Gaza aid program resigned over concerns that humanitarian principles would be compromised by the program’s ties to US and Israeli government policies. Despite the resignation, the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation expressed disappointment but announced plans to proceed with distributing aid in Gaza, a decision that has raised concerns over potential alignment with politically driven, authoritarian agendas.

Jake Wood, the executive director of the US- and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, resigned amid weeks of controversy. In his resignation, Wood cited the organization's inability to maintain humanitarian principles of neutrality, independence, and impartiality in its tightly controlled aid distribution strategy in Gaza, prompting criticism from UN officials and humanitarian groups.

Jake Wood, the executive director of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, resigned on May 26, 2025, citing his inability to maintain humanitarian neutrality and independence under a new Israeli-backed aid system. The resignation underscores concerns about political interference in humanitarian operations.

Internal documents reveal a proposal by former US intelligence officials and business executives for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to use armed private contractors to manage aid distribution hubs in Gaza, replacing established UN aid networks. The plan includes rigorous identity checks and controlled compounds for civilians, raising significant ethical and authoritarian concerns.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-backed organization, is launching a new aid distribution model in Gaza with over $100 million in funding and partnerships with US security firms. The initiative, set to begin operations by the end of May 2025, has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations and various aid organizations who argue that its approach compromises humanitarian principles and could restrict aid to vulnerable, displaced populations.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, set to begin operations in May 2025, is drawing widespread criticism for its politicized approach to aid distribution in Gaza. Critics, including UN officials and 11 humanitarian organizations, contend that the foundation’s ties to U.S. military figures and coordination with the Israeli government could transform humanitarian assistance into a tool serving political and military aims, thereby undermining the impartiality essential to aid work.

British aid and human rights groups have condemned the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s plan to distribute aid in Gaza, criticizing its lack of Palestinian involvement, close coordination with US and Israeli governments, and reliance on armed private contractors, which they argue masks a military strategy of control and dispossession.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is set to administer a US and Israel-backed aid distribution plan in Gaza using private US military contractors. Critics argue that the plan, which limits aid to 60 trucks per day at a few sites, risks politicizing humanitarian assistance and weaponizing aid distribution for political control.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a newly established group, has proposed a plan to take over and centralize aid distribution in Gaza. Backed by the Trump administration and involving a leadership team including former military officers and private security contractors, the proposal aims to replace the current U.N.-led distribution network, raising concerns about militarization and politicization of humanitarian aid.

In March 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) shifted from its intended humanitarian mission to become entangled in engineered control measures in Gaza. Its aid distribution became routed through militias that enforced biometric registration and political vetting, and within days of launching operations the CEO resigned amid mounting criticism and accusations of violating humanitarian principles. Critics, including Israeli officials and NGOs, argued that GHF's operations contributed to a proxy war dynamic, effectively weaponizing aid to fracture Palestinian society.

Internal documents reveal a proposal by former U.S. intelligence and defense officials and business executives to establish the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The plan would employ armed private contractors to secure new aid distribution hubs in southern Gaza, requiring mandatory identity checks for Palestinian civilians. This proposal raises ethical, political, and human rights concerns over the potential abuse of power and authoritarian control in humanitarian aid delivery.