On Saturday, July 5, 2025, two US nationals were injured in an attack on American humanitarian workers at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) distribution facility, and the US State Department strongly condemned the attack, according to Al Jazeera.
The GHF and Israeli military sources have stated that terrorists launched grenades at a food distribution centre in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, during the incident.
The attackers were described by State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce as “Hamas terrorists,” and she condemned the attack as a heinous crime against individuals delivering life-saving aid to Gazan residents. Praying for the swift recovery of the wounded Americans, she lauded the bravery of the relief workers.
Starting in May, food aid has been distributed by the GHF, an organisation sponsored by the US and Israel, instead of through the usual UN procedures. The GHF keeps running despite threats from Hamas, which has threatened American and Palestinian charity workers, and criticism from humanitarian agencies.
Tragically, the attack happened just as thousands of Gazans were leaving a food distribution event where they had safely received help.
The Israeli Defence Forces evacuated the wounded American workers, who are now undergoing medical treatment and are said to be in stable condition.
As emotions are still high and violence breaks out frequently near aid delivery points in the conflict zone, this incident emphasises the tremendous dangers that humanitarian workers confront there.
In response to the incident, Hamas has remained silent. But they have already warned Gazans not to work with the GHF, saying it would weaken their.
In the midst of continuing hostilities and a dire humanitarian situation, the incident compounds the already complicated and risky situation surrounding humanitarian operations in Gaza.
The United States government’s strong position against the incident demonstrates its solidarity with relief workers and its determination to continue providing humanitarian help in the face of threats and violence.
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