​Amid airstrikes and gunfire, US backed aid plan launches in Gaza​

As Israeli airstrikes continue to claim lives across Gaza, the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has started its controversial aid operations. Approved by Israel and rejected by the UN, GHF aims to take over food distribution from the UN-led efforts.

GHF has established four food distribution hubs in Gaza, all closely guarded and near Israeli military positions. Three of the hubs are located in far south, forcing Palestinians to travel through dangerous conditions.

By restricting aid delivery to a few guarded hubs, the new system limits how and where people can receive help. Aid organizations and the UN fear this could leave thousands without essential supplies.

Just as GHF began operations, its executive director resigned unexpectedly, highlighting the instability surrounding the new plan. Aid groups fear this shake-up will further complicate the distribution.

GHF’s proposed leadership includes figures like ex-UN World Food Program director David Beasley, though his involvement is unconfirmed. The group claims $100 million in funding from an EU government but hasn’t named the source, while both the US and Israel deny providing funds.

GHF claims it has already begun moving food supplies into its hubs and promises to expand deliveries daily. However, the organisation has not provided details on how much aid has reached civilians or how it plans to overcome challenges.

As thousands of desperate Palestinians attempted to reach an aid distribution hub in Gaza, gunfire from Israeli forces rang out. The crowd, seeking food and essential supplies, faced chaotic and dangerous conditions at the aid center.