Palestinians Describe Aid Distribution by US-Backed Group as 'Chaos'

Overwhelmed Aid Distribution Sites

• 📌 Palestinians are describing the start of aid distribution by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) as chaotic and frustrating.
• 🎯 Distribution points have been overwhelmed by Palestinians seeking desperately needed supplies, leading to frustration and empty-handed departures.
• 💬 One recipient stated, "I have 21 people. If I need a kilogram of flour, it is for 100 shekels. We can't buy it... and when I came, they told me there is nothing left."

Criticism of the New Aid System

• ⚠️ The new system, backed by the US and endorsed by Israel, has been heavily criticized by the United Nations and other aid groups.
• 🔍 Critics deem it an inadequate and flawed response to the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel's blockade on aid entering Gaza.
• 💥 Video from Tuesday showed thousands rushing fences in Rafa, forcing private security contractors to retreat due to the overwhelming demand.

GHF Operations and Israeli Blockade

• 📈 The GHF has opened a third distribution hub and supplied over 1.8 million meals, with more sites planned.
• ⚖️ Israel imposed the blockade in early March, citing concerns that supplies were being stolen by Hamas and used to strengthen their control.
• 🚫 Hamas denies stealing aid and claims to protect aid trucks from looters.

Ongoing Conflict and Casualties

• ✈️ Even as people sought aid, Israeli jets continued to strike areas of Gaza.
• 💔 Palestinian medical workers reported at least 45 people killed on Thursday, including 23 in a strike on the Berge camp.