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U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday

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Posted on June 5, 2025

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DUBAI (Reuters) -U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday. GHF had said earlier that its sites would not open at their usual time due to

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to Launch Two Aid Centers This Thursday

DUBAI (Reuters) -U.S-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday.

GHF had said earlier that its sites would not open at their usual time due to maintenance and repair work. It did not say when aid distribution would resume.

The group, which has been fiercely criticised by humanitarian organisations, including the United Nations, began distributing aid last week.

The U.N. has warned that most of Gaza's 2.3 million population is at risk of famine after an 11-week Israeli blockade of the enclave.

(Reporting by Jana Choukeir; Editing by Michael Georgy)

Key Takeaways

  • GHF to open two aid centers in Gaza on Thursday.
  • The centers were delayed due to maintenance work.
  • U.N. warns of famine risk in Gaza's 2.3 million population.
  • GHF has faced criticism from humanitarian organizations.
  • Israeli blockade has lasted 11 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation open its aid centers?
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced it will open two aid distribution centers on Thursday.
Why were the aid distribution sites delayed?
GHF stated that the sites would not open at their usual time due to maintenance and repair work.
What has the U.N. warned regarding Gaza's population?
The U.N. has warned that most of Gaza's 2.3 million population is at risk of famine after an 11-week Israeli blockade.
When did the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation start distributing aid?
The group began distributing aid last week.
What criticism has the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced?
GHF has been fiercely criticized by humanitarian organizations, including the United Nations.

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