Overview

• The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by Israel and the U.S., launched its first aid distribution hub in Gaza on May 26, 2025, aiming to reach 1 million people by the end of the week.
• Jake Wood, the executive director of GHF, resigned a day before the launch, citing concerns over the plan's inability to operate independently and adhere to humanitarian principles.
• The new aid system has been rejected by the U.N. and major aid groups, which argue it politicizes aid and fails to meet the needs of Gaza's displaced population.
• Hamas has warned Palestinians not to cooperate with the GHF, claiming the system furthers Israeli objectives, while Israeli strikes on Monday killed at least 52 civilians, including 36 in a school-turned-shelter.
• Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza has displaced 90% of the population and caused over 53,000 deaths, according to Gaza health officials, as global criticism of Israel's strategy intensifies.