International Charities and NGOs Call for Disbandment of Israel-Backed Gaza Aid Mechanism

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The situation in Gaza has taken a devastating turn, with at least 74 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Monday, following repeated deadly violence against Palestinians seeking aid. The killings came as the deaths of at least seven Palestinians in southern and central Gaza were reported, while over 116 bodies were taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours. The international community has responded to the dire situation, with dozens of charities and NGOs calling for an immediate end to the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), a secretive US and Israeli-backed initiative. The call for disbandment is a sign of the trouble faced by the GHF, which has been criticized for distributing aid away from UN-led groups and benefiting militant groups.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 74 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Monday, with 30 dead at a seaside cafe and 23 during gunfire as Palestinians tried to get desperately needed food aid.
  • Over 116 bodies were taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours, in addition to the 7 deaths reported in southern and central Gaza between late Monday and early yesterday.
  • Dozens of international charities and NGOs, including Oxfam and Save the Children, have called for an immediate end to the Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), citing the impossible choice faced by Palestinians in Gaza: starve or risk being shot while trying desperately to reach food.
  • The GHF, a US and Israeli-backed initiative, has been criticized for distributing aid away from UN-led groups and benefiting militant groups.
  • The GHF has delivered over 52 million meals over five weeks, according to its statement.
  • Israel has accused Hamas of siphoning off aid, leading to the demand for an alternative aid plan.
  • More than 50 hostages remain in Gaza, with many believed to be dead, following Israel's war against Hamas in response to the October 2023 attack on Israel.

Statistics:

  • At least 74 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Monday.
  • Over 116 bodies were taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
  • Over 52 million meals were delivered by the GHF over five weeks.
  • More than 50 hostages remain in Gaza, believed to be many dead.
  • The Gaza population is over 2 million, with the brink of famine pushed by a nearly 3-month Israeli blockade.

Sources:

  • "Dozens of international charities and NGOs call for disbandment of Israel-backed Gaza aid mechanism" (Today's News)
  • "At least 74 Palestinians killed in Gaza airstrikes" (Monday's News)
  • "Over 116 bodies taken to hospitals in Gaza over the past 24 hours" (Gaza's Health Ministry)
  • "Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) statement" (GHF official statement)
  • "Israel accuses Hamas of siphoning off aid" (Israeli news sources)