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Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns – Times of India – Delhi News Daily

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Head of controversial US-backed Gaza aid group resigns

WASHINGTON: The head of a controversial US-backed group preparing to move aid into the Gaza Strip announced his abrupt resignation Sunday, adding fresh uncertainty over the effort’s future.In a statement by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), executive director Jake Wood explained that he felt compelled to leave after determining the organization could not fulfill its mission in a way that adhered to “humanitarian principles.”The foundation, which has been based in Geneva since February, has vowed to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation.But the United Nations and traditional aid agencies have already said they will not cooperate with the group, amid accusations it is working with Israel.The GHF has emerged as international pressure mounts on Israel over the conditions in Gaza, where it has pursued a military onslaught in response to the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas.A more than two-month total blockade on the territory only began to ease in recent days, as agencies warned of growing starvation risks.“Two months ago, I was approached about leading GHF’s efforts because of my experience in humanitarian operations,” Wood said.“Like many others around the world, I was horrified and heartbroken at the hunger crisis in Gaza and, as a humanitarian leader, I was compelled to do whatever I could to help alleviate the suffering.”Wood stressed that he was “proud of the work I oversaw, including developing a pragmatic plan that could feed hungry people, address security concerns about diversion, and complement the work of longstanding NGOs in Gaza.”But, he said, it had become “clear that it is not possible to implement this plan while also strictly adhering to the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence, which I will not abandon.” Gaza’s health ministry said Sunday that at least 3,785 people had been killed in the territory since a ceasefire collapsed on March 18, taking the war’s overall toll to 53,939, mostly civilians.Hamas’s October 2023 attack on Israel that triggered the war resulted in the deaths of 1,218 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official figures.Militants also took 251 hostages, 57 of whom remain in Gaza, including 34, the Israeli military says, are dead.Wood called on Israel “to significantly expand the provision of aid into Gaza through all mechanisms” while urging “all stakeholders to continue to explore innovative new methods for the delivery of aid, without delay, diversion, or discrimination.”





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