US EditionUSAID review raised ‘critical concerns’ over Gaza aid group days before $30 million US grant
GAZA, JUL 09 – USAID officials identified major application gaps and safety risks days before the State Department fast-tracked a $30 million grant to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation amid ongoing violence.
- On June 26, the U.S. Department of State announced the allocation of $30 million in funding to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to support and broaden its aid distribution efforts amid the ongoing 11-week Israeli blockade.
- The approval followed an internal USAID assessment that raised critical concerns about GHF's operational capacity and incomplete application details, yet political appointees fast-tracked funding due to humanitarian urgency.
- The assessment highlighted gaps including inconsistent timelines, lack of detailed risk management, unclear plans to prevent harm, and a controversial proposal to distribute infant formula in unsafe conditions.
- Over 240 NGOs called for GHF's shutdown, citing its militarized operations supported by armed American contractors working with Israeli forces, while the U.S. government defended GHF as a decisive alternative delivering over 66 million meals.
- The $30 million grant aims to fulfill President Trump's pledge to feed Gaza's population, but ongoing scrutiny and international pressure underscore risks related to aid delivery safety and accountability.
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Report: US officials voiced 'critical concerns' on Gaza aid fund ahead of funding boo
Internal assessments show officials raised urgent concerns about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s safety practices and lack of oversight—just days before political appointees fast-tracked a $30 million grant to the group
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