The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by US funding, has come under fire for its militarized aid model and aggressive communications strategy. Amid criticisms that its operations align with Israeli political objectives and contribute to a propagandist narrative, the organization has been accused of using near-daily social media campaigns to downplay reports of violence at its aid centers and to deflect attention from alleged human rights abuses.

The US government approved $30 million in direct funding for the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The decision comes amid controversy as critics highlight the group’s coordination with Israeli troops and armed US security personnel at its aid distribution sites, which has been linked to deadly incidents affecting Palestinian civilians.

UN reports reveal that 613 killings occurred near aid distribution points managed by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in Gaza. The foundation, which employs private US security and logistics companies to facilitate its humanitarian convoys—bypassing established UN-led systems—has repeatedly denied these incidents, despite mounting evidence from multiple sources.

UNRWA and other humanitarian agencies have criticized the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for its aid distribution strategy in Gaza, describing it as a 'death trap' that forces relocations under state control. The organization, supported by US and Israeli interests and staffed with armed security contractors, is accused of compromising humanitarian principles amid an already dire conflict situation.

The Trump administration authorized a $30M grant to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US- and Israeli-backed aid organization, amid reports of a rushed, chaotic rollout and allegations of politicizing humanitarian aid with ties to private security contractors and controversial government collaborations.

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has initiated its aid distribution operations in Gaza by setting up four distribution hubs near Israeli military positions. This controversial move, which centralizes control over aid, has drawn criticism from UN agencies and humanitarian groups. The forced resignation of executive director Jake Wood highlights fears that political pressures are compromising the foundation's independence and could weaponize aid for political ends.

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has begun its controversial humanitarian aid operation in Gaza, establishing aid distribution centers amid significant political pressure. The initiative, launched on May 27, 2025, has faced criticism from the United Nations and other humanitarian groups over its lack of operational independence—a concern underscored by the sudden resignation of its American executive director, who cited constraints imposed by political agendas.