How U.S. and Israel-Backed Aid Delivery in Gaza Turned Deadly

Aid Distribution & Safety Concerns - The current aid distribution process in Gaza, including designated routes, endangers civilians seeking limited supplies [3] - Gazan authorities report over 100 Palestinian deaths while attempting to access aid [1] - Videos show people gathering hours before dawn and scrambling for supplies, indicating a chaotic "Hunger Games" situation [8][9][10] - Reports of violence outside aid sites continue almost daily, with troops opening fire on at least five occasions [18] - At least 23 people died while going to get aid on one morning [17] Organizations & Operations - A US-based civilian company distributes tens of thousands of food packages daily [1] - The aid system is run by American security contractors instead of the United Nations, as part of larger Israeli plans for Gaza [3] - Key entities involved include the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and Safe Reach Solutions (SRS), a new company with unclear selection criteria [5][6] - The director of GHF resigned before the new system launched, questioning its humanity and neutrality; the organization is now led by Johnnie Moore, a vocal supporter of Israel [6] - GHF has opened four distribution sites built by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), all in areas deemed dangerous combat zones [7] - The United Nations-led system previously had close to 400 distribution sites, compared to the current four planned centers [21] Israeli Military Involvement & Response - The IDF initially denied firing at civilians near the distribution site but later acknowledged firing warning shots one kilometer away [14][15] - The IDF released a video claiming to show armed attackers shooting at people collecting aid, but the video was geo-located eight kilometers away from the GHF aid site [15][16] - The IDF confirmed troops have opened fire outside aid centers on at least five occasions [18] - An Israeli military official described the rollout as a "learning process" with difficulties expected to be smoothed out over time [20]