Why the UN refuses to work with a US-Israel group delivering food to Gaza

theguardian.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

The US- and Israeli-backed plan to establish large-scale food delivery to Gaza, supported by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), has turned into a chaotic nightmare after weeks of operations, despite early promises of aid to prevent famine. Crowds at distribution sites reported injuries, with the Israeli military even getting involved in restoring order. The GHF denied casualties but faced dissolution claims due to unclear leadership, tensioning up international bodies like the UN, which has distanced itself from the situation. Questions remain about the origins, ties to US security contractors, and political forces aiming to subvert Hamas.