Few aspects of this war have drawn more international attention than the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. That attention has often come with controversy, suspicion, and political posturing. But from the start, the question at the heart of it all has been simple: Can food be delivered to civilians in Gaza without strengthening Hamas?
People need to understand that until now, most of the humanitarian aid that entered Gaza was looted by Hamas and various clans. They sold the goods to Gazans for money.
As a result, prices of basic products in the Strip skyrocketed- Hamas created conditions that led to hunger in Gaza by denying food to the population that had no means, and with the money and supplies it looted, it managed to recruit new fighters and keep operating.
That’s why the change we’re implementing through GHF is fundamental, it directly threatens Hamas’s immediate survival. This is also why Hamas is doing everything it can to stop GHF’s operations: it tries to create chaos at distribution centers, murders Palestinians who come to receive aid and local GHF workers, and of course demands the shutdown of GHF activities as part of any ceasefire agreement.
Since launching emergency operations in late May, GHF has delivered nearly 100 million meals directly to civilians in Gaza. That achievement is not theoretical. It is concrete, lifesaving, and measurable. And it is something every person with a humanitarian view can take pride in.
Not a single truck has been seized by Hamas. Not a single shipment sat idly in the sun waiting for a solution. Food reaches those who need it with speed, precision, and care.
GHF’s work undermines the terror group’s leverage over the people of Gaza
And every meal delivered has helped accomplish something larger than nutrition alone. By providing a lifeline that bypasses Hamas, GHF’s work undermines the terror group’s leverage over the people of Gaza. It is proving that aid can be a catalyst for change.
We serve the vulnerable -- women and children, the elderly and injured, the hungry and the displaced. We serve them with humility and purpose, as the Bible teaches us: ‘even If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.’Proverbs 25:21
As a humanitarian organization we take these risks because the cost of doing nothing is too high. Civilians should not have to rely on fealty to their oppressors for bread. Aid donated by the international community should not be used to fund terror. GHF has shown that another path exists. One built on security, transparency, and accountability.
Our teams work under strict oversight, with systems in place to prevent abuse and ensure effectiveness. We do not distribute aid to score political points or win headlines. We do it to serve those caught in the crossfire of conflict.
When parents no longer have to plead with Hamas for flour, something good has happened. When women can safely collect food for their children, a small piece of dignity is restored. When children are fed without conditions or coercion, a bit of light breaks through the darkness. These are victories, even if others refuse to see them.
The international community is united in the immediate desire to feed the people of Gaza. On Sunday, President Trump renewed America’s commitment to providing more aid and made a forceful call for other countries to do the same. GHF will continue to work around the clock and remains a key part of the solution.
We know what we have built. And we know who we serve. In one of the hardest places on Earth, during one of the most trying times in memory, we have delivered more than just food. We have delivered hope. That is something every Israeli can stand behind.
The writer is an evangelical leader and director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) which is in charge of distributing aid in the Gaza Strip.