The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) issued a statement on Tuesday, rejecting reports that claimed dozens of people had been killed at one of their humanitarian aid distribution sites in Gaza.
"A number of media outlets have falsely reported today that dozens of Palestinians were killed at a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid distribution site. This is categorically untrue. The incident in question did not occur at a GHF site, but rather near a United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) location," the foundation said.
"To date, not a single incident has occurred at or in the surrounding vicinity of GHF sites, nor has any incident occurred during our operating hours. Our distribution model is secure and designed specifically to prevent such tragedies, even under extreme pressure."
The foundation expressed concern over the inaccurate reporting, noting that it is troubling to be blamed for an incident that took place at a UN site.
“If anything, this underscores the urgent need for the UN and other humanitarian organizations to reassess their security and distribution protocols," GHF stated.
"In Gaza’s current environment—characterized by severe food shortages and widespread desperation—failing to address the realities on the ground is leading to deadly consequences. Until sufficient food is available in Gaza, chaos will persist, and that chaos must be managed responsibly."
The foundation also urged journalists to verify facts before attributing incidents to GHF.
"GHF remains focused on its mission: to safely, quickly, and effectively feed as many people as possible, every day. We urge the media to match that commitment with accuracy."
Incident reported in Gaza
According to reports from medics in Gaza, IDF tanks fired into a crowd attempting to receive aid from trucks in the Gaza Strip on Monday, resulting in at least 59 deaths, Reuters reported earlier on Tuesday.
Video footage shared on social media showed bodies lying on the street in Khan Yunis, located in the southern Gaza Strip. The IDF acknowledged firing in the area and stated that it was investigating the incident.
Eyewitnesses interviewed by Reuters said the tanks fired at least two shells at a crowd of thousands who had gathered along the main eastern road in Khan Yunis, hoping to receive aid from trucks.
Reuters contributed to this report.