GHF is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and around its distribution sites.
The much-criticised Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is halting operations after more than 2,000 Palestinians were killed in and around its distribution sites, according to UN figures.
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by the US and Israel to oversee the distribution of aid in Gaza, has announced it is ending its controversial “mission” and is closing aid distribution sites following a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Hundreds of Palestinians were killed while seeking food amid chaotic scenes near GHF's sites.
Rights observers have condemned aid scheme for bypassing UN, deadly attacks at distribution sites.
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GHF had already closed distribution sites after a US-brokered ceasefire took effect six weeks ago in Gaza.
Four main food distribution sites operated by the opaque company had been flashpoints of deadly violence
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation: US-backed aid company shutters operations
