Archive · 28 May 2025
Chaos Erupts at Gaza Aid Distribution Center
An aid group in Gaza tried to give out food, but many people rushed in and it became chaotic.
Shots were fired near the aid center.
This aid group is supported by the US and Israel.
The UN thinks it is more important to open all the normal places to deliver food, and thinks the current way of doing things does not help as much.
Some people are upset with how aid is being given out and say it's not fair, while others support the efforts to bring food.
An aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza, was overwhelmed by a large crowd.
Israeli forces fired warning shots to disperse the crowd at the aid center.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) distributed about 8,000 food boxes on Tuesday.
UN officials and OCHA criticized the GHF's aid model, calling it a distraction.
Israel defends its vetting of aid to prevent supplies from reaching Hamas.
- Who
- Gazan civilians, GHF, Israeli forces, UN officials
- What
- Chaos and shots fired at a GHF aid distribution center.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Rafah, Gaza
- Why
- To distribute food and aid.
Gazan Civilians/UN
GHF/Israeli/US Approach
Aid Delivery Method
Gazan Civilians/UN
UN and OCHA officials express concerns about the GHF's aid model being a distraction from reopening aid crossings.
GHF/Israeli/US Approach
The GHF aims to deliver aid with support from the US and Israel, distributing thousands of meals.
Incident Management
Gazan Civilians/UN
Gazan civilians struggled to access aid, and faced violence.
GHF/Israeli/US Approach
Israeli forces used warning shots to control crowds, aiming to maintain order during aid distribution.
Aid Distribution Outcomes
Gazan Civilians/UN
The GHF's efforts have 'failed miserably'.
GHF/Israeli/US Approach
Israel defends aid-vetting procedures to prevent supplies reaching Hamas.
- Aid Group
- Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF)
- Location
- Rafah, Gaza
- Aid Distributed
- 8,000 food boxes
- Support
- US and Israel backed
- Criticism
- OCHA calls it a distraction
Sources
How is the new Gaza aid plan supposed to work - and why are so many aid groups against it?
Chaos at Gaza aid centre as thousands rush into US-backed operation
US-backed Gaza aid model 'waste of resources, distraction from atrocities': UNRWA head
Nearly 47 injured by ‘gunfire’ in new Gaza aid hub: U.N. officials
Gaza aid group, mired in controversy, begins operating
A box of life: Desperation turns Gaza relief effort into scene of fear and chaos
