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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) was and US and Israeli-backed organisation headquartered in Delaware with the deceiving purpose of distributing humanitarian aid amid the ongoing famine inflicted by the Zionist forces during the Gaza Genocide[1]. It was established in February 2025 in response to completely false[2] Israeli claims that Hamas routinely stole the aid supplies. In reality, Israeli-backed groups such as the Popular Forces, an ISIS-linked group, were responsible for looting several aid convoys[3]. It suspended its operation in October and was made defunct in late November[4].
History and Massacres[edit | edit source]
The GHF initiated operations 27 May in Rafah[5].
Trying to monopolise the aid system under the GHF, Israel attempted to force all organisations allowed to deliver aid in Gaza to operate under the GHF's wing. Despite refusals, the Israeli army ordered the redirection of all aid to be sent to GHF-run facilities. Those that ultimately did not agree to work alongside the GHF were stopped from delivering aid to the Gazan population, giving the organisation full control of the distribution of supplies in the strip[6].
From its inception to dissolution, the GHF sites in Gaza have been witness to horrifical mass shootings and genocidal massacres[7] perpetrated by the Israeli Occupation Army (IOF)[8][9], its backed Popular Forces[10] and private security contractors from the United States deployed by the GHF in its locations[11][12]. From 27 May[13] to 09 October, there were a confirmed total death toll of 2,615+, and more 19,177+ confirmed injured[14].
While Israel and its allied organisations attempted to blatantly and falsely accuse Hamas of doing the killings, it is a confirmed fact that the Zionist forces and their paramilitary supporters were the ones responsible for coldly massacring thousands of Palestinians civilians that went to the sites in hopes of receiving aid[15].
Following the declaration of a ceasefire on October 10, the GHF began to close its facilities[16], with operations finally ceasing by November[17].
Organisation[edit | edit source]
The GHF was initially set to be directed by Jake Wood, a former US marine, but he resigned on 25 May, stating that the organisation did not adhere "to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, which I will not abandon."[18] He was replaced by Johnnie Moore Jr., an evangelical leader and businessman.
At start of operations the GHF had three sites in Rafah and one in Gaza City[19]. Despite claims, whatever aid they distributed was less than half than what was actually required to end the Zionist-imposed famine in Gaza[20].
To increase international support for its activities, the GHF cooperated with other organisations to bolster its public image. Among these is the al-Khozandar Company, a long-time cooperator of Israel, who also has been accused of forcing Palestinian workers to work under conditions analogous to slavery. The function of al-Khozandar was to promote a "human face" on the GHF project and also recruit influencers to convince people to visit the supposed aid sites[6].
The GHF had contracts with armed security forces from the United States that were deployed in its sites in Gaza. Primary among these is UG Solutions, a company founded in 2022 by Jameson Govoni, a former member of the US Special Forces[21][22]. UG Solutions additionally contracted a group called Infidel Motorcycle Club, founded in 2006 by US soldiers that fought in Iraq and that brand themselves in Crusader imagery[12].
Additionally, the GHF has deep connections with Safe Reach Solutions (SRS), a shady company founded by Philip Reilly, a former CIA special activities chief[23]. Reilly had previously contacted Israeli officers in 2024 whilst working as a consultant for Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global manager firm. Reilly also developed links with the private military contractor Constellis and the private intelligence firms Circinus and Orbis Operations[24]. Orbis, working on behalf of the Israeli think tank Tachlith Institute, worked to model a plan to ethnic cleanse Palestinians from Gaza, with BCG working as a consultant through Reilly's connections with both sides. These Israeli backers had BCG produce a detailed financial models that could be used to test a variety of scenarios, including an expulsion and cleansing of Gaza's full population[25]. It is important to note that Orbis Operations, the company from where SRS traces its roots, is linked to former acting CIA director Michael J. Morell[26], and has received millions of dollars from the U.S. Government[27].
Linking UG Solutions and SRS together is Two Ocean Trust, a wealth management firm, which control both through a shell company[28]. Additionally, SRS was formed with investment from McNally Capital, a private equity firm[29], which also acquired Orbis Operations in 2021[30].
The GHF operations also relied on the ISIS-linked, Israeli-backed gang Popular Forces, which were led by Yasser Abu Shabab[31]. Shabab's group was responsible for looting humanitarian aid under Israeli supervision[3], and were also present at various times as part of the armed forces employed by the GHF in its sites, being responsible for the deaths of many[10].
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?" (2025-05-20). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "UN food programme chief denies claims Hamas stealing from Gaza aid trucks" (2025-05-26). Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza" (2025-06-05). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Julia Frankel and Natalie Melzer (2025-11-24). "US-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations as Israel’s military and defense minister clash" Associated Press. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Gaza aid group, mired in controversy, begins operating" (2025-05-27). DW. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Tareq S. Hajjaj (2025-07-10). "This is how the U.S.-run GHF tried to build a local network of ‘aid collaborators’ in Gaza" Mondoweiss. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Potentially Liable for Aiding Israel’s War Crimes and Genocide Against Palestinians" (2025-06-11). Center for Constitutional Rights. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "Gaza: Over 400 Palestinians killed around private aid hubs, UN rights office says" (2025-06-24). UN News. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "Briefing by Jonathan Whittall, Head of OCHA OPT, to journalists in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip" (2025-06-22). United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy (2025-06-09). "Palestinians say Israel and its allies fired on a crowd near Gaza aid site. Hospital says 14 killed" Associated Press. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ Julia Frankel and Sam Mednick (2025-07-02). "US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza" Associated Press. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Andy Verity, Tom Beal & Will Dahlgreen (2025-09-10). "Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites" BBC News. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "‘Heinous crime’: Israel kills 10 desperate aid seekers in Gaza in 48 hours" (2025-05-28). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "Israeli strikes continue in Gaza despite ceasefire deal as death toll rises to 67,200" (2025-10-09). TRT World. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "Israeli soldiers ‘ordered’ to shoot unarmed Gaza aid seekers: Report" (2025-06-27). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ Sam Mednick and Samy Magdy (2025-10-12). "Officials say food sites run by controversial US-Israeli-backed group in Gaza are being shut down" Associated Press. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ "Controversial US-backed GHF to end ‘mission’ in Gaza" (2025-11-24). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ↑ Brad Brooks and Alexander Cornwell (2025-05-26). "Gaza humanitarian group official resigns; cites lack of independence" Reuters. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Visual guide to how the Gaza aid distribution turmoil unfolded" (2025-05-29). Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Alex de Waal (2025-07-26). Israel’s food points are not just death traps – they’re an alibi for the starvation of Gaza The Guardian. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Matt Sledge (2025-10-01). "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Security Contractor Hires Trump-Linked Lobbyists" https://theintercept.com/2025/10/01/gaza-humanitarian-foundation-ug-solutions-ballard-partners/. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Óscar Gutiérrez (2025-05-28). "US contractor wanted for humanitarian operation in Gaza — UN need not apply" El País. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Dania Akkad (2025-06-06). "Ex-CIA officer running Gaza aid security advised Boston Consulting Group" Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Jack Poulson (2025-05-25). "Secretive Gaza checkpoint contractor reported as outgrowth of private intel firm" All-Source Intelligence. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Stephen Foley (2025-07-04). "BCG modelled plan to ‘relocate’ Palestinians from Gaza" Financial Times. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "Orbis Operations, LLC". Tech Inquiry. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "ORBIS OPERATIONS LLC". USASPENDING.gov. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Jessica Le Masurier, Damilola Banjo, Dulcie Leimbach (2025-05-12). "‘Weaponising aid’: New plan calls for private contractors to take over from UN in Gaza" France24. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Jessica Le Masurier, Jack Poulson (2025-07-03). "'Blood for food': The US soldier-spies sidelining UN aid work in Gaza" France24. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ "McNally Capital Announces Acquisition of Orbis Operations" (2021-04-08). Businesswire. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ Rayhan Uddin (2025-06-12). "‘Popular Forces’: Who are the Gaza gangsters being armed by Israel?" Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2026-01-30.