Key Facts
• U.S.-led Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) faced criticism from USAID for operational gaps.
• USAID flagged issues like lack of clean water and inadequate risk management plans.
• Despite concerns, U.S. State Department approved $30 million funding on June 26, 2025.
• GHF was established to aid Gaza during an 11-week Israeli blockade.
• Hundreds of Palestinians reportedly died near GHF facilities, per UN Human Rights Office.
• USAID identified nine missing elements in GHF’s funding application.
• NGOs called for GHF’s immediate shutdown, citing risks to Palestinian lives.
• U.S. firms guarding GHF facilities allegedly used live ammunition on aid-seeking Palestinians.
• Powdered milk distribution raised health risks due to water contamination concerns.
• State Department defended funding as fulfilling a promise to feed Gaza residents.
Summary
The U.S.-led Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has come under scrutiny for its operational shortcomings, as highlighted by USAID. Despite identifying critical gaps, including inadequate risk management and ethical concerns, the U.S. State Department approved $30 million in funding. GHF, created to support Gaza during an Israeli blockade, has faced allegations of mismanagement and reports of violence near its facilities. NGOs have demanded its closure, citing risks to Palestinian lives. The controversy underscores challenges in delivering aid to conflict zones.
