🔗 Share this article Disputed US-backed Gaza Relief Group Ends Aid Operations The foundation previously halted its relief locations in Gaza after the truce came into force six weeks ago The debated, US and Israel-backed Gaza relief foundation announces it is concluding its humanitarian work in the affected area, following nearly half a year. The group had already suspended its three food distribution sites in Gaza subsequent to the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was implemented six weeks ago. The organization attempted to bypass the UN as the main supplier of humanitarian assistance to Gazans. UN and other aid agencies declined to participate with its system, saying it was unethical and unsafe. Numerous Gazans were killed while trying to acquire nourishment amid disorderly situations near the foundation's locations, primarily from Israeli forces, as reported by United Nations. Israel said its forces fired cautionary rounds. Operation Conclusion The GHF said on Monday that it was concluding activities now because of the "successful completion of its humanitarian effort", with a total of three million packages containing the corresponding to over 187 million food portions provided to residents. The GHF's executive director, the foundation leader, further mentioned the American-directed Civil-Military Coordination Center - which has been set up to help execute US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan - would be "implementing and enlarging the approach the organization demonstrated". "GHF's model, in which Hamas could no longer loot and profit from stealing aid, had major impact in getting Hamas to the table and achieving a ceasefire." Reactions and Responses The Palestinian faction - which refutes aid diversion claims - approved the termination of the aid organization, based on information. A representative of said the organization should be made responsible for the damage it inflicted to Gazans. "We urge all international human rights organisations to ensure that it does not escape accountability after leading to casualties and wounds of numerous Palestinians and obscuring the starvation policy implemented by the Israel's administration." Operational Background The organization commenced activities in Gaza on late May, a short period subsequent to Israeli authorities had somewhat relaxed a comprehensive closure on humanitarian and trade shipments to Gaza that continued for 77 days and led to substantial deficiencies of vital resources. Three months later, a nutritional emergency was proclaimed in the Palestinian urban center. The GHF's food distribution sites in various parts of the Palestinian territory were administered by US private security contractors and situated within regions under Israeli military authority. Relief Agency Issues United Nations agencies and their collaborators claimed the system violated the basic relief guidelines of non-partisanship, even-handedness and self-determination, and that channelling desperate people into armed forces regions was intrinsically hazardous. United Nations human rights division reported it tracked the deaths of a minimum of 859 residents attempting to obtain nourishment in the proximity to foundation locations between late May through end of July. A further 514 persons were lost their lives close to the courses followed by international humanitarian deliveries, it also mentioned. The majority of these individuals were lost their lives due to the Israel's armed forces, according to the office. Divergent Narratives Israeli defense forces claimed its forces had released alerting fire at persons who advanced toward them in a "menacing" manner. The organization declared there were no firearm incidents at the distribution centers and alleged that United Nations of using "false and misleading" data from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry. Future Implications The organization's continuation had been uncertain since Palestinian factions and Israeli authorities consented a truce agreement to execute the initial stage of the American administration's peace initiative. The arrangement specified aid distribution would take place "absent meddling from the two parties through the international bodies and their affiliates, and the humanitarian medical organization, in conjunction with other global organizations not associated in any manner" with militant groups and the Israeli government. United Nations representative the UN spokesman said on Monday that the organization's termination would have "no impact" on its operations "as we never partnered with them". He also said that while increased relief was entering the region since the truce was implemented on 10 October, it was "insufficient to address all necessities" of the over two million inhabitants.