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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's Director Resigns Amid Controversy Over Aid Distribution Plans

Jake Wood resigns from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing inability to adhere to humanitarian principles in controversial aid distribution plan backed by Israel and the US.


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Jake Wood, executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), resigned, stating the organization cannot operate under humanitarian principles. The GHF, supported by Israel and the US, plans to deliver aid to 1 million Palestinians, despite UN criticism. Wood emphasized the need for neutrality and independence in humanitarian efforts. The GHF intends to start aid deliveries soon, with distribution points set up in southern Gaza. However, concerns persist about the plan's impact on vulnerable populations and potential displacement. Israel's military campaign continues, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis, with reports of significant civilian casualties.

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Head of US-backed Gaza aid group resigns, saying he will not abandon ‘principles’
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"…It had become clear that it is not possible to implement this plan while also strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, which I will not abandon."

Head of controversial new Gaza aid program quits citing 'humanitarian principles'
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"…Humanitarian groups have condemned Israel for trickling only a small amount of aid into Gaza in the week since lifting its blockade."

Israeli strikes kill 52 in Gaza, including 36 in a school-turned shelter, medics say
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"…Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in the Gaza Strip on Monday, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept, igniting their belongings, according to local health officials."

Head of controversial Israel-backed Gaza aid group resigns
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"…It has become clear that it is not possible to implement this plan while also strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, which I will not abandon."

Head of US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Resigns, Says Mandate 'Not Possible' to Fulfil
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"…The Gaza Humanitarian foundation (GHF), based in Geneva since February, has promised to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation."

Head of US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Resigns, Says Mandate 'Not Possible' to Fulfil
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"…The Gaza Humanitarian foundation (GHF), based in Geneva since February, has promised to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation."

Head of US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Resigns, Says Mandate 'Not Possible' to Fulfil
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"…The Gaza Humanitarian foundation (GHF), based in Geneva since February, has promised to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation."

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