from al Mayadeen English
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) officially ceased operations this week, just six months after its launch, amid widespread criticism of its privatized, militarized approach to aid distribution, which contributed to the deaths of approximately 2,000 Palestinian aid seekers.
With GHF now closed, humanitarian assistance in Gaza is being managed by the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations, in coordination with the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center, which monitors the ceasefire agreement. However, private contractors appear poised to maintain a role in the territory.
One company, UG Solutions (UGS), previously responsible for "armed security" at GHF aid sites, is reportedly preparing to staff up for operations at up to 15 new aid distribution points in Gaza starting in December, according to Drop Site.
UGS has faced intense scrutiny for its past activities, including allegations from former Green Beret and UGS contractor Anthony Aguilar, who witnessed war crimes during his deployment. The company also came under fire for employing at least ten members of an anti-Muslim biker gang in its "security operations."...
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