WATCH: GHF proves IDF did not shoot at innocent Gazans at aid distribution sites
News channels such as CNN and BBC still have false reports of 31 killed Gazans by IDF fire as their headlines, despite GHF's video evidence.
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution center in Rafah denied on Sunday claims that the IDF attacked a food distribution point near Rafah, contradicting widely circulated Hamas reports.
Security camera footage from Sunday's aid distribution site shows calm civilian activity, with no incidents reported. Aid was delivered without disruption, and the available evidence does not support claims of injuries or fatalities. While some media outlets have reported these allegations, others have contacted the organization to verify the facts, the GHF stated.
Video footage provided to The Jerusalem Post at the time of the reports of IDF firing into Gazan crowds, proving that the reports are false. (Courtesy Gaza Humanitarian Foundation)
The IDF on Sunday denied the reports it fired at civilians near a humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza, calling the allegations false based on an initial investigation. The IDF emphasized its cooperation with GHF and international aid groups to ensure aid reaches Gaza’s residents — not Hamas. The military accused Hamas of deliberately obstructing food distribution, harming civilians, and using starvation as a tool to maintain control. The IDF also urged media outlets to verify information carefully, warning against reliance on Hamas-sourced claims.An IDF source reportedly clarified that during the night, roughly one kilometer from the humanitarian aid distribution area and outside its operating hours, troops took action to prevent several suspects from approaching their position. Evasive fire was allegedly directed at individuals advancing toward the forces. The military stressed that this incident is entirely unrelated to the false allegations of IDF fire at civilians near the aid site, according to the source.
Following the incident, the GHF denied claims of casualties and injuries at the aid distribution sites. "All aid was distributed today without incident. No injuries or fatalities. We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated," GHF noted.
"We’re scaling up as quickly as possible, but the truth is stark: for every truck we successfully bring into our network, other humanitarian groups are being looted before reaching those in need."
GHF says it will continue to grow operations, including in northern Gaza
GHF said that it distributed 16 truckloads of food in Tel Sultan, totaling 15,360 boxes, around 887,040 meals.They noted that they will increase operations and build additional sites across Gaza, including in the northern Gaza Strip, in the weeks ahead.
On Thursday, the GHF opened its third food distribution center, located in central Gaza. Two other food centers previously opened near Rafah in deep southern Gaza, and one more is still due to open in Khan Yunis in mid-southern Gaza.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.
