Palestinians transport their belongings as they flee the northern Gaza Strip toward the south, along the coastal al-Rashid road. AFP
Jake Wood said he was resigning because the organization would not be allowed to operate independently.
The foundation — made up of former humanitarian, government and military officials — is the linchpin of a new aid system for Gaza that would wrest aid distribution away from aid groups who have traditionally carried out the task.
“We will not be deterred. Our trucks are loaded and ready to go,” GHF said in a statement. The group said it planned to reach more than 1 million Palestinians by the end of the week.
The foundation, which has been based in Geneva since February, has vowed to distribute some 300 million meals in its first 90 days of operation.
But the United Nations and traditional aid agencies have already said they will not cooperate with the group, amid accusations it is working with Israel to reinforce control over life-sustaining items as a pressure tactic as part of a military strategy.
The GHF has emerged as international pressure mounts on Israel over the conditions in Gaza, where it has been pursuing a genocidal war since October, 2023.
A more than two-month total blockade on the territory only began to ease in recent days, as agencies warned of growing starvation risks.
This story was edited by Ahram Online.
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