The Daily How Seeking Food in Gaza Has Become So Deadly
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Jul 24, 2025 
Aaron Boxerman, a New York Times reporter, delves into the harrowing realities of food scarcity in Gaza. He discusses how desperate civilians face deadly risks trying to access aid amid military tensions. The conversation covers the contentious role of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in delivering assistance and the tragic consequences of gunfire during aid distributions. Boxerman also highlights the contradictions between local accounts of violence and the Israeli military's claims, illuminating the complexities of humanitarian efforts in this conflict zone.
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Change in Aid Distribution Reasoning
- Israel replaced the UN-run aid distribution due to claims Hamas profited from the aid system.
- This sparked a new system to control aid flow, justified as reducing Hamas's lifeline.
New Aid Group's Murky Origins
- Israel created the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a non-profit U.S. organization to distribute aid under military oversight.
- The group's funding and operations remain unclear, sparking suspicion.
Aid Sites Reduced and Controlled
- Aid sites were drastically reduced to four locations under Israeli military control.
- Palestinians face long, dangerous journeys through armed areas to access scarce aid.