FDD Morning Brief FDD Morning Brief | feat. Rev. Johnnie Moore (Jul. 16)
Jul 16, 2025
Rev. Johnnie Moore, Chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, discusses the mission of delivering aid to Gazans amidst ongoing conflict. He sheds light on the immense challenges faced by humanitarian organizations, including navigating criticism and ensuring neutrality. Moore critiques global aid entities like UNRWA, highlighting their ineffectiveness and moral shortcomings. The conversation delves into the urgent need for rethinking humanitarian approaches to better serve those in distress, ensuring genuine support amid a complex geopolitical landscape.
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Bypassing Hamas Aid Control
- GHF was created to bypass Hamas control and prevent aid diversion in Gaza.
- Hamas profited hugely by stealing and selling humanitarian aid during the conflict.
Deadly Risks for GHF Aid Workers
- Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) aid workers faced deadly risks including attacks by Hamas.
- A stampede at a distribution site led to 20 deaths, suspected to be instigated by Hamas-linked operatives.
Moore's Middle East and UN Insights
- Johnnie Moore grew up with Middle Eastern ties and has decades of humanitarian experience in war zones.
- He witnessed early UN corruption in Bosnia, fueling his skepticism toward the international system.