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Gaza Humanitarian Aid Crisis: 500 Palestinians Killed, 4,000 Injured in One Month of GHF Operation

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A joint statement from over 100 human rights groups and international aid charities condemned the Israel-U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) operation, saying it has led to one of the deadliest periods in the conflict. The statement highlighted the devastating impact of the GHF scheme, which has forced two million people into overcrowded, militarized zones with daily gunfire and mass casualties. Under the GHF, four military-run distribution hubs replaced 400 aid distribution points, making it impossible for Palestinians to access food and life-saving supplies without risking their lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GHF operation has resulted in the deaths of at least 500 Palestinians and injured 4,000 in its first month of operation, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
  • The scheme has replaced 400 aid distribution points with four military-run hubs, forcing two million people into overcrowded and militarized zones.
  • The area around the centers has become a killing zone, with children making up half of the casualties, and civilians compelled to undertake hours-long journeys on foot through active conflict zones.
  • International humanitarian law is being ignored, and the healthcare system in Gaza is in ruins, with ambulances unable to reach casualties.
  • The casualty figures come from the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, but eyewitness reports and medics' testimonies support the account.
  • The UN Human Rights Office has documented at least 410 Palestinians killed by IDF gunfire or shelling while attempting to collect food boxes from aid hubs.
  • The IDF has acknowledged cases of "inaccurate" artillery fire resulting in casualties and some fatalities, and is investigating the reports.
  • The IDF has implemented changes around the aid hubs, including reorganizing access routes and center layout, but the crisis remains unresolved.

Statistics:

  • at least 500 Palestinians killed in the first month of GHF operation.
  • 4,000 Palestinians injured in the first month of GHF operation.
  • 410 Palestinians killed by IDF gunfire or shelling while attempting to collect food boxes from aid hubs (UN Human Rights Office).
  • 93 people killed after approaching United Nations and other aid providers' food convoys in Gaza.
  • 400 aid distribution points replaced by four military-run hubs under the GHF scheme.

Sources:

  • Joint statement from Oxfam, Save the Children, Medecins Sans Frontieres, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Amnesty International, and other NGOs operating in Gaza.
  • Gaza Health Ministry.
  • UN Human Rights Office.
  • Israeli media outlets, BBC, and IDF statement on X.

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