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Israeli Army Dismantles Humanitarian Aid Distribution Centers in Gaza

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The Israeli army has dismantled four humanitarian aid distribution centers in the Gaza Strip operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed organization, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The facilities, established in May under Israeli military supervision, were set up as an alternative to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and other international organizations. The move has sparked public anger among Palestinians, who describe the centers as unsafe following repeated incidents during aid distributions. According to Hamas's media office, over 2,500 people were killed and more than 18,000 injured in crowding and shooting incidents since the foundation's launch.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli army dismantled four humanitarian aid distribution centers in the Gaza Strip operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) in the overnight hours.
  • The GHF, a U.S.-backed organization, was established in May under Israeli military supervision to deliver aid in Gaza and was seen as an alternative to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and other international organizations.
  • The centers were set up near the Israeli Netzarim checkpoint and were surrounded by barbed wire and guarded by armed personnel.
  • The move has sparked public anger among Palestinians, who describe the centers as unsafe following repeated incidents during aid distributions.
  • Hamas's media office reported that over 2,500 people were killed and more than 18,000 injured in crowding and shooting incidents since the foundation's launch.
  • The Israeli military and government have not commented on the move, although Israel's Army Radio reported that "the American distribution center project ended without an official announcement."
  • The dismantling comes as international mediators push to restore aid flows to Gaza after two years of war that left most of the enclave's 2.3 million people dependent on assistance.
  • The disarmament was carried out after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, following three days of talks in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States.

Statistics:

  • 4: The number of humanitarian aid distribution centers dismantled by the Israeli army in Gaza.
  • 2,500: The number of people killed in crowding and shooting incidents since the foundation's launch, according to Hamas's media office.
  • 18,000: The number of people injured in crowding and shooting incidents since the foundation's launch, according to Hamas's media office.
  • 2.3 million: The number of people in Gaza who are dependent on assistance following two years of war.

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
  • Hamas's media office
  • Israel's Army Radio
  • Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh mediators
  • Qatar
  • Turkey
  • United States

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