The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has reported that two American aid workers have been wounded in a “targeted attack” while distributing food and aid supplies in the Gaza Strip.
According to Reverend Johnnie Moore, spokesperson for GHF, the injuries are not life-threatening, and the organization is seeking prayers for the injured and their families. “Thank God the injuries are not life threatening,” Moore posted on X, adding that more information will be provided “as it becomes available”.
This incident comes amid widespread criticism of GHF’s operations in Gaza. International aid groups and the United Nations have refused to work with the US and Israeli-backed body, citing concerns that it violates basic humanitarian principles.
Specifically, GHF’s coordination with Israeli troops backed by privately hired and armed US security personnel has raised red flags. The Gaza Health Ministry has also reported that over 600 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for food aid distributed at GHF sites.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with aid distribution being a significant challenge. In May, three US service members were injured while supporting a humanitarian aid mission to Gaza, with one service member sustaining a non-combat related injury aboard USNS Benavidez. The incident highlights the risks faced by aid workers and service members in the region.
In a separate incident in June, the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported that five aid workers were killed, and several others were injured in an attack by Hamas militants. The attack occurred when a bus carrying over two dozen GHF team members was traveling to a distribution center. The organization condemned the attack, describing the victims as “humanitarians… risking their lives every day to help others”.