Head of US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Resigns, Citing "Humanitarian Principles"
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Jake Wood, a U.S. military veteran, resigned from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), citing serious concerns about adherence to humanitarian principles in light of heavy criticism. Several organizations, including the UN, denounced GHF, asserting it could obstruct aid to Palestinians in Gaza, which has faced severe humanitarian crises. Wood initially contributed to a plan aimed at aiding the starving population but later recognized the impossibility of implementing it while adhering to key humanitarian ethics. Despite his resignation, GHF stated they would continue aid operations in Gaza amid challenges and conflicts.
Wood's resignation reflects significant concerns over humanitarian principles, highlighting tensions about aid delivery in Gaza, particularly amid accusations against the GHF for hindrance.
The foundation stated it would begin aid delivery despite Wood's departure, with ongoing issues surfacing around security and operational integrity in crisis areas.
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