US-backed aid group begins controversial relief operation in Gaza
The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has faced controversy since its establishment over its plan to deliver aid to Gazans through a limited number of distribution points, without the involvement of UN agencies.
A controversial US-backed humanitarian organization said Monday it began its operation to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip with truckloads of food reaching newly established distribution sites in the besieged enclave, despite the abrupt resignation of its head, who cited the foundation’s lack of independence.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said in a statement emailed to media outlets on Monday that it “commenced operations in Gaza today, delivering truckloads of food to its Secure Distribution Sites, where distribution to the Gazan people began.”
“More trucks with aid will be delivered tomorrow, with the flow of aid increasing each day,” it added.
The US/Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation released photos of its first shipments of aid into Gaza last night.
Aid arrives amid mounting international pressure and a day after GHF's director resigned over concerns about independence. https://t.co/nwsQm0awE6 pic.twitter.com/JdIe46BHFI
