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Unprecedented Chaos in Gaza: The Humanitarian Foundation Fails
In an astonishing display of desperation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has experienced utter chaos as thousands of starving Gazans broke through security gates and seized every morsel of food available. This was one of the distribution points established by the Israeli army. American mercenaries tasked with the distribution fled the scene amidst a hail of gunfire, as the Israeli forces were called in to regain control. It begs the question: how can anyone expect to manage humanitarian aid under these conditions?
The GHF, set to replace the ineffectual UN and other humanitarian organizations, released a statement that is nothing short of shocking. They claimed that “at a given time, at the end of the afternoon, the influx of people was such that the GHF team retreated to allow a small number of Gazans to take the help safely and disperse.” But that “small number” was clearly a crowd of thousands! Gazans, denied food for two and a half agonizing months, had their frustrations boil over.
What Went Wrong?
Shortly after the chaos, the GHF reported distributing 8,000 boxes of food, supposedly feeding 462,000 people. But with mercenaries losing control and resorting to firing in the air, it’s clear that the distribution effort was a failure. Outside voices, including Israeli security sources, confirmed that the situation was spiraling out of control rapidly.
- The first aerial images showed Gazans queued in makeshift cages for food.
- Initially, it appeared calm, with GHF accusing Hamas of obstructing access to aid.
- As frustrations mounted, so did the chaos, turning a humanitarian effort into a battlefield.
This GHF initiative, backed by the United States and Israel, consists of “newly formed private organizations with questionable histories and mysterious funding,” according to an investigation by The New York Times. Meanwhile, the UN has issued alarming warnings that this so-called aid distribution system could endanger civilians forced to trek across military lines for sustenance.
The renowned chef José Andrés, who had been tirelessly feeding Palestinians through the World Central Kitchen, lambasted the GHF, claiming they have left the people of Gaza starving. He emphasized that the organization is filled with “selfish” creators and noted the chaos erupting as people broke into the distribution center, leading to violence.
A Divided Future: Dialogue in Cairo
This turmoil coincided with critical indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Cairo, with media reports teasing a “secret channel” for discussions facilitated by a pro-Trump businessman, Bishara Bahbah. However, conflicting statements from both sides have raised eyebrows. Hamas claims they accepted a proposal for a truce, yet Americans and Israelis flatly deny any such acceptance.
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