Why the group responsible for food distribution in Gaza has been controversial

By Daniel Estrin

Published August 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM EDT

Since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation took over food distribution in Gaza it has been mired in controversy. Over the past few months trying to get aid in Gaza has been dangerous, even deadly.

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Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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