A newly established U.S.- and Israeli-backed private organization called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has begun distributing aid in Gaza amidst widespread criticism. U.N. officials reported chaotic conditions on its first day, including numerous injuries, which the organization refuted. Concerns over the initiative's legitimacy were heightened by the resignation of its executive director, Jake Wood, who cited conflicts with humanitarian principles. U.N. official Jonathan Whittall characterized the program as 'engineered scarcity,' highlighting disdain from established humanitarian groups amidst growing famine fears in Gaza.
The new U.S.- and Israeli-backed system for distributing food and other supplies to Palestinians has faced severe criticism from U.N. officials and humanitarian groups.
U.N. officials reported chaotic scenes with injuries during the first day of operations, yet the private organization disputes these claims, asserting no injuries occurred.
Jake Wood's resignation from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation raised concerns about the initiative's commitment to essential humanitarian principles of neutrality and independence.
Critics have labeled the aid program as 'engineered scarcity,' emphasizing how the new initiative undermines established humanitarian efforts in the region.
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