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Takeaways From AP’s Report Into Claims of Excessive Force by American Contractors at Gaza Aid Sites
- Two American contractors revealed dangerous practices by security staff at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid sites, risking aid seekers' safety.
- GHF was created in February to deliver aid in Gaza amid an ongoing crisis worsened by Israel's March blockade and the 21-month war following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack.
- Videos and reports show contractors using live ammunition, stun grenades, and pepper spray amidst thousands of Palestinians crowding distribution sites, while Israel lifted the Gaza blockade on May 19.
- GHF states it distributed 46 million meals so far, operates peaceful sites focused on aid, and refutes misleading reports, despite ongoing urgent humanitarian needs.
- Authorities in Switzerland are dissolving GHF's Geneva office after a legal notice, reflecting organizational challenges as aid efforts continue amid calls to end Israel's military-run distribution system.
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US contractors say colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food
American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because they were disturbed by what they considered dangerous and irresp…
How a US nonprofit ended up at the center of Gaza's aid controversy
How has the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation become so controversial despite strong backing from Israel and the U.S.? Focused on providing vital aid in Gaza, the organization operates amid a complex political landscape that’s fueling both support and skepticism from all corners of the world. A nonprofit in the crosshairs Despite delivering millions of meals, the GHF’s work is often eclipsed by reports of Palestinians being killed or injured during a…
US Contractors Say Their Colleagues Are Firing Live Ammo as Palestinians Seek Food in Gaza
Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because they were disturbed by what they considered dangerous and irresponsible practices.
U.S. contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza
American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press.
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Takeaways from AP’s report into claims of excessive force by American contractors at Gaza aid sites
American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press.
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