Distribution centers for humanitarian aid in Gaza further closed – Diepresse.com
The Gaza Humanitrian Foundation said that Hamas received threats. Hundreds of thousands of starving people would therefore not have received any food.
The controversial Gaza Humanitrian Foundation (GHF) still does not see itself able to distribute humanitarian aid to the needy population in the Gaza Strip in their centers. The foundation stated that they received « direct threats » from Hamas. « These threats made it impossible to continue today without endangering life more innocent. » Hundreds of thousands of starving people would therefore not have received any food.
The GHF had already announced the preliminary closure of its distribution centers the day before. The centers were closed because of the « big rush » in order to be able to ensure the security of the local people, it said. However, thousands of food packages were previously distributed.
Around two weeks ago, Israel had relaxed the blockade of the aid deliveries in the Gaza Strip. The distribution of relief goods was taken over by the GHF. The organization circumvents aid organizations of the UN and other initiatives. She was accused of endangering civilians and violating neutral help. According to its own statements, Israel wants to prevent Hamas from acquiring aid deliveries. (APA/dpa)
