Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Head, Jake Wood, Resigns
nytimes.comPublished: 5/27/2025
Summary
The executive director of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Jake Wood, resigned on Sunday amid concerns about his independence as he prepared to oversee a contentious aid program in Gaza. Accused of conflict with Israel due to his previous ties, Mr. Wood claimed it was impossible to maintain impartiality while implementing the program. His departure follows growing tensions within the traditional aid sector, as Israel seeks to replace local Gaza aid systems with one overseen by the new, untested group.