State Department considers giving $500 million to the new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The State Department is considering allocating $500 million to the U.S. and Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) for aid delivery. This funding would make the U.S. the largest donor and significantly increase its involvement in Gaza. The GHF aims to provide aid to Palestinian civilians, bypassing Hamas control. The foundation has delivered food and medicine, but recent mass casualty events near aid centers led to operational suspensions. The UN and aid organizations have warned of these incidents due to civilians crossing IDF lines. State Department officials are divided, with some fearing responsibility for future casualties. Supporters believe U.S. funding would improve the humanitarian situation. The funding idea is under discussion and awaits approval from the Secretary of State and President Trump. The GHF's funding has been secretive, with initial funding coming from anonymous foreign governments and private donors. Conflicting reports exist regarding Israeli government contributions and potential funding from Qatar and Turkey.