US-Backed Gaza Aid Group Launches Direct Food Delivery to Dodge Hamas

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the U.S., has rolled out a groundbreaking system to deliver food aid directly to families in Gaza, sidestepping the chaos and dangers of previous methods. Announced on Wednesday, this initiative tackles accusations that the old distribution model forced civilians to trek through military zones, risking their lives. Now, community leaders can coordinate with GHF or its NGO partners to bring aid straight to their neighborhoods.

How it works: GHF vets local leaders, assesses their community’s needs, and organizes food box deliveries to designated spots. Locals pick up the aid, and GHF ensures it reaches the intended recipients. This approach has already proven effective, with 2,000 boxes delivered in central Gaza alongside local NGO Al-Amal.

John Acree, GHF’s interim Executive Director, emphasized the need for innovation: "We’re not stuck in the past. This is about getting food to hungry people in a war zone, and we’re thinking outside the box to make it happen." Since May, GHF has delivered 67 million meals, but critics, including the U.N. and UNRWA, have slammed its earlier model, citing reports of Gazans being shot at while seeking aid—claims the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) call false.

Hamas in the crosshairs: Israel’s COGAT agency accuses Hamas of firing on civilians near aid sites, spreading lies about IDF attacks, and faking casualty numbers. GHF leaders also point fingers at Hamas for hoarding aid and exploiting it for profit or control. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking to FOX Business, doubled down: "Hamas steals food meant for Gazans, jacks up prices, and uses it to fuel their war machine. Our system ensures aid goes directly to the people."

With $30 million in U.S. State Department funding, GHF aims to scale up, partnering with more NGOs to deliver 20,000 boxes daily—equivalent to 1.2 million meals. This bold move could reshape humanitarian aid in Gaza, cutting through the fog of conflict to feed those who need it most.