The collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in March resulted in an Israeli blockade on aid entering Gaza, which was already in a dire humanitarian crisis. The pre-existing aid distribution system was replaced by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (G.H.F.), aimed at delivering supplies from four central locations. Humanitarian organizations warned of potential chaos, which has manifested with reports of violence and deaths among those seeking aid. The G.H.F. faced operational challenges, including staff threats from Hamas, leading to temporary shutdowns and leadership changes, reflecting serious concerns about managing humanitarian aid effectively in the region.
The G.H.F., whose decision-making structure is opaque, has already changed its leadership and temporarily shut down operations to re-evaluate its procedures.
Israeli forces have killed scores of Gazans at these sites, and injured hundreds more, as the death toll among those seeking aid from the G.H.F. has surpassed a hundred and twenty people.
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