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Grave Concern Over Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's Operations: UN Experts

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UN experts have expressed grave concern over the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's (GHF) operations, stating that Palestinians are paying the ultimate price for the international community's failure to uphold its legal, political, and moral obligations. According to the experts, the GHF, a non-governmental organization created by Israel in February 2025 with US support, is a disturbing example of how humanitarian relief can be exploited for covert military and geopolitical agendas in breach of international law.

The UN experts pointed out that nearly 1400 people have been killed and more than 4000 injured while seeking food at so-called 'distribution sites' operated by GHF. At least 859 people have been killed around GHF sites since the beginning of GHF's operations in late May 2025. The experts also highlighted that the sites are especially difficult to access, particularly for vulnerable conditions such as women, children, persons with disabilities, and older persons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is a non-governmental organization created by Israel in February 2025 with US support, allegedly to distribute aid in Gaza.
  • GHF is operating in breach of international law, exploiting humanitarian relief for covert military and geopolitical agendas.
  • Nearly 1400 people have been killed and more than 4000 injured while seeking food at GHF distribution sites since its operations began in late May 2025.
  • At least 859 people have been killed around GHF sites since the beginning of GHF's operations in late May 2025.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has found the Israeli occupation to be unlawful and ordered Israel to withdraw its troops, dismantle the settlements, and stop exploiting Palestinian resources.
  • The ICJ has also found that the Israeli occupation is a crime against humanity and has called for international accountability.
  • Member States should impose a full arms embargo on Israel due to its multiple violations of international law and suspend trade and investment agreements that may result in harming the Palestinians.
  • Corporate entities must be held accountable for their role in supporting and facilitating the Israeli occupation.

Statistics:

  • Over 90% of the Gaza population has been forced into displacement.
  • The death toll in Gaza is now more than 60,000 people.
  • In the last few weeks, the Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported 180 deaths due to malnutrition, including 93 children.
  • Approximately 1400 people have been killed while seeking food at GHF distribution sites.
  • More than 4000 people have been injured while seeking food at GHF distribution sites.

Sources:

  • (Palestine news and Information Agency - WAFA - English)
  • International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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