Controversial new Gaza aid group isn’t screening recipients — despite being established to keep supplies from Hamas

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), established with the aim of preventing Hamas from profiting off aid in Gaza, has come under fire for not screening recipients at aid distribution sites. Despite claims by Israeli officials that additional security measures were a key reason for setting up the new program, it seems that GHF’s approach may be causing more harm than good.

In contrast to traditional humanitarian organizations like UNRWA, which meticulously checks identification and relies on a database of registered families, GHF does not seem to have the same safeguards in place. This has raised concerns about the potential for aid to fall into the wrong hands, with reports of criminal gangs and merchants taking advantage of the lack of screening to resell aid boxes.

It is troubling to see young men hauling away aid boxes on donkey carts, while hiding their faces and resisting being filmed. This raises questions about the accountability of GHF and whether it is truly achieving its goal of reaching those in need without inadvertently supporting illicit activities.

While GHF has stated that their focus is on feeding hungry people and not on checking IDs, it is important to consider the potential consequences of their lax approach. The humanitarian effort in Gaza needs to balance the urgent need to provide aid with ensuring that it reaches the most vulnerable populations and does not inadvertently support criminal activities.

As the Gaza aid distribution situation devolves into chaos, it is crucial for the GHF and other organizations to reassess their strategies and implement stronger screening measures to prevent aid diversion. The well-being of the people of Gaza should be the top priority, and this can only be achieved with careful oversight and accountability in aid distribution

Ghanaflare.com