Israel's U.S.-backed Gaza aid plan sparks global backlash

By bellecarter // 2025-05-14

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Israel's Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a Swiss-based nonprofit led by U.S. experts, proposes distributing aid via private contractors without Hamas involvement, facing criticism for politicizing aid and violating international law by letting Israel control resources.
The plan includes four "secure distribution sites" for 300,000–two million recipients, offering 1,750 kcal pre-packaged meals (below UN's 2,100 kcal standard).
The UN, Amnesty International and aid groups reject the plan, accusing it of undermining neutrality, normalizing Israel's military campaign and legitimizing "alleged crimes against humanity," with the UN refusing participation and calling for reviews of ties with Israel.
GHF claims transparency via bank partnerships (JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs) and public donation tracking but faces skepticism amid $45M contracts led by ex-USAID officials and an advisory board of U.S. political/military figures, raising questions about accountability.
Critics warn the GHF's approach threatens a decades-old UN-centric humanitarian protocol, risking a precedent for politically bifurcated, privately managed aid aligned with state agendas, driven by U.S. geopolitical pressure and corporate engagement.

The Israeli government has advanced a controversial humanitarian aid plan for Gaza, spearheaded by a newly established nonprofit organization based in Switzerland, amid fierce global backlash from the United Nations, international aid groups and human rights advocates. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), composed of U.S.-based disaster relief and finance experts, seeks to distribute food, water and medical supplies under a structure that excludes Hamas and includes private security contractors. However, critics argue the plan risks politicizing aid and violating international law by allowing Israel to maintain control over lifesaving resources. Meanwhile, the U.S. administration pressures global stakeholders to comply, adding tension to an already precarious humanitarian crisis. According to a 14-page document circulating among aid organizations, the GHF plans to build four "secure distribution sites" across Gaza, each serving 300,000 people, with the capacity to expand to two million recipients. The organization, registered in Switzerland in February and led by Americans, aims to provide pre-packaged meals of 1,750 kcal for $1.30 per aid unit. It claims its model addresses aid diversion by Hamas and "crisis-averse policies" from donor groups. GHF's leadership includes prominent figures like Nate Mook, former CEO of World Central Kitchen; David Burke, a Marine Corps veteran and strategic operations expert; and Raisa Sheynberg, a Mastercard executive linked to Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project. The GHF's structure implies a marked departure from existing aid protocols. It insists Israeli military forces will not control the distribution hubs, instead relying on private contractors to manage "tightly controlled corridors" monitored in real time. The diet proposed (focusing on 1,750 kcal per meal) is below the United Nations' recommended daily food allocation of 2,100 kcal.

UN and NGOs reject Israel's "crisis fix"

The GHF proposals have been universally rejected by UN agencies and major NGOs, which argue the plan undermines humanitarian principles and risks normalizing Israel's military campaign. In a public statement, the UN coordinator for humanitarian affairs declared they had "decided not to participate," stating the plan fails to follow international law. UN-appointed human rights experts demanded that UN member states review all ties with Israel, including financial and academic partnerships, for what they labeled "alleged crimes against humanity." (Related: Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Gaza as UN condemns Israel's "dangerous" aid blockade.) Amnesty International Switzerland added alarms, warning GHF's involvement could unwittingly aid war crimes by legitimizing Israel's exclusion of Hamas, the group it blames for aid theft. Amnesty noted, "Where armed conflict exists, humanitarian actors must remain neutral and impartial, regardless of geopolitical pressures." Meanwhile, satellite evidence suggests ground crews have already begun constructing hubs, signaling execution is underway despite international pushback.

Transparency and financing

GHF has highlighted transparency as a central feature of its model, touting public dashboards to track donor funds and partnering with Truist Bank and JPMorgan Chase for accountability. Goldman Sachs has also pledged an account for a Swiss affiliate, signaling major financial institutions' acquiescence. However, critics question how transparency can be maintained in a military-controlled environment. The GHF emphasizes its reliance on U.S. legal and banking infrastructure, with contracts worth over $45 million led by ex-United States Agency for International Development (USAID) official John Acree. Its advisory board includes Bill Miller, a former UN and State Department official and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz, a former U.S.-Israel security coordinator. Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley, a former World Food Programme leader, is expected to join the board – a move critics call an inducement to legitimize the plan. As rockets, bombs and water shortages ravage Gaza, the GHF's controversial plan sits at the intersection of urgent need and geopolitical maneuvering. UN officials warn that cooperation would legitimize Israel's chokehold on civilian welfare, while the U.S., facing a fractured alliance, pushes for involvement to avoid moral censure. With major banks and former humanitarian officials now aligned with GHF, the Gaza crisis may become a template for privately managed, politically bifurcated aid – a departure from 70 years of UN-centric emergency relief. Watch the video below that talks about Israel's plan to fully conquer Gaza as per AP reports. This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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