Gaza Aid Group Blames Hamas for Attack on Workers

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reports a tragic assault on its employees, highlighting growing tensions and risks in the region.

 

In a shocking incident on Wednesday night, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a group receiving support from both Israel and the U.S., alleged that a Hamas-led attack resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinian workers. The bus, which was en route to a vital aid distribution site in southern Gaza, was carrying around twenty staff members when it was struck. Some individuals reportedly may have been taken hostage during the violent act.

The foundation condemned the assault, characterizing it as a brutal and calculated attack on those committed to humanitarian efforts. "These were not just workers; they were fathers, brothers, sons, and friends devoting their lives to assist others," the statement expressed. Despite the gravity of the claims, The New York Times has been unable to independently verify the events surrounding the attack. Additionally, there has been no immediate comment from Hamas regarding the accusations, nor from the Israeli military.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation firmly stated that it holds Hamas "fully accountable" for the losses suffered by its organization and reiterated a call for the international community to denounce the attack. They emphasized the need for global awareness regarding what they described as an "attack on humanity."

This incident adds to the ongoing criticisms that the aid organization has directed toward Hamas for its threats against aid workers and civilians alike. Just days prior, the foundation declared it was “impossible to proceed” with its aid efforts due to menacing behavior directed at its staff by Hamas militants.