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GHF whistleblower says boy killed by Israel just after he collected aid

GHF whistleblower says boy killed by Israel just after he collected aid

Summary

A U.S. veteran, Anthony Aguilar, reported that a boy named Amir approached an aid site in Gaza for food and was killed by gunfire from the Israeli army. Aguilar has shared this and other accounts, raising concerns about the aid distribution handled by the Global Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). Israel has defended its operations, saying they aim to prevent aid theft by Hamas, while critics and recent reports show no evidence of such theft.

Key Facts

  • A boy named Amir walked 12 kilometers to reach an aid distribution site in Gaza.
  • After receiving aid, the Israeli army reportedly opened fire at the site.
  • Over 1,000 Palestinians have died seeking aid since GHF started operations in May.
  • At least 60,249 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
  • Israel justifies the GHF's aid system as a measure against aid theft by Hamas, despite reports finding no evidence of theft.
  • The U.S. Agency for International Development found no evidence of widespread aid diversion by Hamas.
  • International pressure has led Israel to allow other agencies to bring aid into Gaza.
  • Gaza's Ministry of Health reports 154 people have died of malnutrition since the war started.
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