Gaza Aid Plan Chaos: Three Dead, Dozens Injured in First Attempt

Gaza Aid Distribution Chaos: Three Dead, Dozens Injured in Foundation's Failed First Attempt Rafah, Gaza Strip – A new US and Israeli-backed aid distribution plan, spearheaded by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), descended into chaos on Tuesday, resulting in three deaths and at least 46 injuries. The incident occurred at an aid distribution center in Rafah, where starving Palestinians rushed into a facility, causing a stampede after long delays in security checks. "This is not how humanitarian aid should be delivered," stated Tom Fletcher, UN Humanitarian Chief, in a recent interview. Experts had warned from the start that the GHF plan was flawed and would likely fail. The plan, which aimed to replace established UN aid agencies, was met with immediate criticism for its perceived dehumanizing approach. The chaotic scenes, captured on video, showed Palestinians desperately trying to access aid amidst the chaos. The video also revealed the presence of armed foreign mercenary groups, brought in by the US, who fled the scene as the situation escalated. The initial planning documents for the GHF revealed that they had anticipated public skepticism and preemptively prepared talking points. The incident raises serious questions about the feasibility and ethical implications of the GHF plan. Existing humanitarian organizations have rejected the claim that an alternative organization was needed, emphasizing their long-standing commitment and capabilities. The clock is ticking towards famine, and humanitarian organizations must be allowed to do their lifesaving work.