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US establishes fund for Gaza aid distribution, no Israeli involvement

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 May 2025 15:58
3 Min Read

The US announces a new foundation to distribute humanitarian aid to Gaza without the involvement of Israeli soldiers, addressing the ongoing blockade and crisis.

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  • Palestinians struggle to obtain donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
    Palestinians struggle to obtain donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

The United States announced on Friday the creation of a new, independent foundation designed to lead the distribution of humanitarian aid without Israeli military involvement.

The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which will take over the critical task of distributing humanitarian aid, will ensure that aid reaches the Palestinian people without the involvement of Israeli forces.

On Thursday, the US State Department confirmed with spokeswoman Tammy Bruce that the foundation is non-governmental and will make a formal announcement soon.

"When they make their announcement, you'll have the details you need," she told reporters, without elaborating further.

Since the blockade began on March 2, "Israel" has prevented aid from entering Gaza, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis, resulting in severe food shortages, as well as a lack of drinking water and essential medical supplies. According to the United Nations, hundreds of thousands of people are facing hunger and illness in the enclave.

"Israel" accused the Palestinian resistance, Hamas, of diverting humanitarian supplies, claiming that the aid is being sold for profit to fund military efforts. However, despite these allegations, aid workers have been killed in Gaza, and the world has increasingly lost patience with "Israel" as it continues to block deliveries of essential aid.

Moreover, last week, the International Court of Justice concluded hearings on "Israel's" obligations to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as UNRWA remains banned.

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The conclusion of the hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has yet to result in a final ruling, as the court’s advisory opinions are non-binding but hold significant legal and diplomatic weight.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's Plan and Future Goals

The newly registered Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has outlined an ambitious plan to restore a vital lifeline for Gaza's residents. The foundation's 14-page document envisions establishing four distribution centers across the Gaza Strip to provide up to 1.2 million Palestinians with food, water, and hygiene kits.

Eventually, the foundation aims to reach all of Gaza's residents.

The GHF document states, "Aid diversion, active combat, and restricted access have prevented life-saving assistance from reaching the people it is meant to serve and eroded donor confidence."

GHF's independent and rigorously audited model is designed to ensure that assistance directly reaches those in need, without any interference from Israeli forces, while the foundation's goal is to ensure that aid deliveries remain transparent and accountable.

Key individuals behind the Gaza humanitarian foundation

The foundation’s board includes several key figures, including former World Central Kitchen chief executive Nate Mook, Mastercard’s Raisa Sheynberg, Current Capital founder Jonathan Foster, and lawyer Loik Henderson. Together, they bring a wealth of experience to ensure the foundation's success in delivering essential supplies to the people of Gaza.

GHF's security measures include the use of private security guards to protect the routes and distribution centers, ensuring that Israeli soldiers will not be involved in securing or distributing the supplies.

The establishment of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation represents a critical step toward addressing the dire humanitarian needs in Gaza, providing aid directly to the Palestinian people without military involvement. As the world watches, this initiative offers hope for millions affected by the ongoing blockade and war.

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