🔗 Share this article Debated US-backed GHF Aid Organization Ends Relief Activities The GHF had suspended its food distribution centers in Gaza subsequent to the ceasefire was implemented six weeks ago The controversial, US and Israel-backed GHF aid organization declares it is concluding its humanitarian work in the affected area, after almost six months. The organisation had earlier paused its multiple aid distribution centers in Gaza following the halt in hostilities between Palestinian factions and Israel took effect in recent weeks. The foundation sought to avoid UN systems as the main supplier of humanitarian assistance to Gazans. International relief agencies declined to participate with its methodology, saying it was questionable and hazardous. Many residents were killed while attempting to obtain sustenance amid chaotic scenes near the foundation's locations, mostly by Israeli fire, based on UN documentation. The Israeli military claimed its soldiers fired warning shots. Mission Completion The foundation announced on recently that it was terminating work now because of the "successful completion of its crisis response", with a cumulative three million shipments containing the corresponding to over 187 million food portions provided to residents. The GHF's executive director, the foundation leader, also said the American-directed Civil-Military Coordination Center - which has been set up to help execute the United States' Palestinian peace proposal - would be "implementing and enlarging the approach the organization demonstrated". "The foundation's approach, in which Palestinian factions were unable to divert and benefit from humanitarian assistance, played a huge role in getting Hamas to the table and achieving a ceasefire." Reactions and Responses The militant group - which disputes allegations of misappropriation - welcomed the closure of the GHF, according to reports. An official from declared the foundation should be made responsible for the harm it caused to Gazans. "We urge all global human rights groups to make certain that consequences are faced after resulting in fatalities and harm of many residents and obscuring the food deprivation strategy implemented by the Israel's administration." Operational Background The foundation started work in Gaza on May 26th, a short period subsequent to Israel had partially eased a total blockade on aid and commercial deliveries to Gaza that persisted for nearly three months and led to substantial deficiencies of vital resources. Subsequently, a nutritional emergency was proclaimed in the Palestinian urban center. The organization's sustenance provision locations in various parts of the Palestinian territory were managed by American private security firms and located inside regions under Israeli military authority. Relief Agency Issues The UN and its partners said the methodology breached the core assistance standards of neutrality, impartiality and independence, and that directing needy individuals into military-controlled areas was fundamentally dangerous. The UN's human rights office said it recorded the fatalities of no fewer than 859 Gazans trying to acquire sustenance in the vicinity of GHF sites between late May through end of July. An additional 514 individuals were fatally wounded around the courses followed by international humanitarian deliveries, it further stated. The greater part of these people were killed by the Israel's armed forces, according to the office. Contrasting Reports The Israeli military claimed its troops had fired warning shots at persons who advanced toward them in a "threatening" fashion. The foundation stated there were no firearm incidents at the aid sites and claimed the international organization of using "untrue and confusing" figures from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. Subsequent Developments The GHF's future had been uncertain since Palestinian factions and Israeli authorities consented a ceasefire deal to carry out the initial stage of the American administration's peace initiative. The agreement stated aid distribution would take place "without interference from the two parties through the United Nations and its agencies, and the humanitarian medical organization, in conjunction with other worldwide bodies not linked whatsoever" with militant groups and the Israeli government. United Nations representative Stephane Dujarric stated recently that the organization's termination would have "no impact" on its operations "because we never worked with them". He also said that while more aid was getting into Gaza since the truce was implemented on October 10th, it was "insufficient to meet all the needs" of the over two million inhabitants.