The GHF is operating four distribution sites to provide meals to those in need, but its efforts have been plagued by criticism. The United Nations has raised concerns that the scheme, which employs armed American security contractors, exacerbates existing humanitarian challenges and risks bypassing essential aid protocols.

Initial operations saw the GHF claiming the distribution of two million meals within the first four days. However, witnesses reported a disarrayed process marred by misinformation and a lack of clear communication. Aid agencies such as Oxfam criticized the military oversight inherent to the GHF plan, arguing it limits access for the most vulnerable populations.

In the context of ongoing conflict and a brutal Israeli blockade, experts express concern that the centralized aid system reduces the likelihood of effective humanitarian relief. The GHF’s approach, described by critics as counterproductive and precarious, is raising alarms about the future of humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza.

Desperate individuals attempting to secure aid faced volatile situations, including instances where crowd control measures were employed, further challenging an already delicate environment. As evaluations continue, it remains uncertain how this new aid program will stabilize the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and whether these efforts will meet the urgent needs of its populace.