GoFundMe is under fire for allegedly freezing millions intended for Palestinian aid, prompting outrage from charity leaders and activists. Reports indicate that since October 7, 2023, over $300 million was raised through the platform for both Palestinians and Israelis amid the conflict, yet many fundraisers have been shut down or payments refunded. Notably, Hala Sabbah, head of The Sameer Project, reported that her group lost over $250,000, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The platform remains vague about the amount of funds impacted, leading to accusations of censorship and obstructing life-saving assistance.
Hala Sabbah, founder of The Sameer Project, emphasized how the closure of her GoFundMe page was disastrous, stating they had raised over $1M for emergency aid.
Charity leaders and activists have condemned GoFundMe’s actions, suggesting they are blocking essential aid to Gaza while not disclosing how much money has been frozen.
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