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Saudi Gazette
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- Saudi Gazette
130 charities say controversial Gaza aid group must be shut down
GAZA — More than 130 charities and other NGOs are calling for the controversial Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to be shut down. Over 500 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid since the GHF started operating in late May, following Israel's three-month blockade of Gaza, the organisations said. Almost 4,000 have been injured. The organisations, including Oxfam, Save the Children and Amnesty, say Israeli forces and armed groups "routinely" open fire on Palestinians seeking aid. Israel denies its soldiers deliberately shoot at aid recipients, and has defended the GHF system, saying it provides direct assistance to people who need it, bypassing Hamas interference. Tuesday's joint statement from some of the world's biggest charities says the foundation is violating all norms of humanitarian work, including by forcing two million people into overcrowded and militarized zones where they face daily gunfire. Since the GHF started operating in Gaza, there have been almost daily reports of Israeli forces killing people seeking aid at these sites, from medics, eyewitnesses and the Hamas-run health GHF aid distribution system replaced 400 aid distribution points that were operating during the temporary Israel-Hamas ceasefire with just four military-controlled distribution sites, three in the far south-west of Gaza and one in central Gaza."Today, Palestinians in Gaza face an impossible choice: starve or risk being shot while trying desperately to reach food to feed their families," the statement says."Orphaned children and caregivers are among the dead, with children harmed in over half of the attacks on civilians at these sites."The GHF aid system has been condemned by UN agencies. On Friday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it "inherently unsafe".From the start the UN condemned the plan, saying it would "militarise" aid, bypass the existing distribution network and force Gazans to make long journeys through dangerous territory to get Israeli military has said it is examining reports of civilians being "harmed" while approaching GHF aid distribution to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Friday, unnamed Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers said they were ordered to shoot at unarmed civilians near aid distribution sites to drive them away or disperse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly rejected the report, calling the allegations "malicious falsehoods".The Israeli military also denied allegations of deliberately firing at Palestinians waiting to collect humanitarian a statement on Monday, the IDF said it was reorganising access to the sites and this would include new "fencing" and signposting, including directional and warning signs in order to improve the operational the 130-plus aid organisations said GHF "is not a humanitarian response" for the Gazans."Amidst severe hunger and famine-like conditions, many families tell us they are now too weak to compete for food rations," the groups said. — BBC
Al Arabiya
5 hours ago
- Al Arabiya
‘Lucrative' business deals help sustain Israel's Gaza campaign: UN expert
A UN expert has named over 60 companies, including major arms manufacturers and technology firms, in a report alleging their involvement in supporting Israeli settlements and military actions in Gaza, which she called a 'genocidal campaign.' Italian human rights lawyer Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, compiled the report based on over 200 submissions from states, human rights defenders, companies, and academics. For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page. The report, published late Monday, calls for companies to cease dealings with Israel and for legal accountability for executives implicated in alleged violations of international law. 'While life in Gaza is being obliterated and the West Bank is under escalating assault, this report shows why Israel's genocide continues: because it is lucrative for many,' Albanese wrote in the 27-page document. She accused corporate entities of being 'financially bound to Israel's apartheid and militarism.' Israel's mission in Geneva said the report was 'legally groundless, defamatory and a flagrant abuse of her office.' The Israeli prime minister's office and the foreign office did not immediately return requests for comment. Israel has rejected accusations of genocide in Gaza, citing its right to self-defense following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages, according to Israeli figures. The subsequent war in Gaza has killed more than 56,000 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and reduced the enclave to rubble. The report groups the companies by sector, for example military or technology, and does not always make clear if they are linked to settlements or the Gaza campaign. It said around 15 companies responded directly to Albanese's office but did not publish their replies. It names arms firms such as Lockheed Martin and Leonardo, alleging their weaponry has been used in Gaza. It also lists heavy machinery suppliers Caterpillar Inc and HD Hyundai, claiming their equipment has contributed to property destruction in Palestinian territories. Caterpillar has previously stated it expects its products to be used in line with international humanitarian law. None of the companies immediately responded to Reuters' requests for comment. Technology giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM were named as 'central to Israel's surveillance apparatus and the ongoing Gaza destruction.' Alphabet has previously defended its $1.2 billion cloud services contract with the Israeli government, stating it is not directed at military or intelligence operations. Palantir Technologies was also mentioned for providing AI tools to the Israeli military, though specifics on their use were not included. The report expands on a previous UN database of firms linked to Israeli settlements, last updated in June 2023, adding new companies and detailing alleged ties to the ongoing Gaza conflict. It will be presented to the 47-member UN Human Rights Council on Thursday. Although the Council lacks legally binding powers, cases documented by UN investigations have occasionally informed international prosecutions. Israel and the United States disengaged from the Council earlier this year, citing bias against Israel.
Leaders
6 hours ago
- Leaders
Former Israeli Defense Minister Feels Sorry over Civilian Casualties in Gaza, Iran
Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz felt sorry over civilian casualties in Israeli conflicts with both Gaza and Iran, according to Arab News. 'I'm very sorry for every Iranian civilian that was killed, just as I'm very sorry for every citizen in Gaza who is being killed,' Gantz said. Gantz's remarks come in a crucial time when Israel is killing Palestinians in Gaza who are experiencing the injustice of war and bombardment. Moreover, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran on June 13 under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed several Iranian nuclear scientists in line with its goal to eliminate Iran's nuclear program. Crucially, Israel announced that it was hit by over 50 missiles during the 12-day war with Iran, resulting in 28 deaths. However, the real extent of the damage may never be known because of media restrictions. The Israeli airstrikes on Iran killed at least 627 people and injured approximately 4,900. Related Topics: Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Settlers' Violence against Palestinians 9 EU Countries Call for Ending Trade with Israeli Settlements Qatar Tracks Radiation Amid Israeli Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Short link : Post Views: 8 Related Stories
