Hamas has placed deadly bounties on humanitarian workers’ heads in Gaza, offering cash rewards to anyone who injures or kills Americans providing critical food aid in the war-torn region.
Key Takeaways
- Hamas is actively targeting Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) workers with bounties, offering cash rewards for harming or killing both American security personnel and Palestinian aid staff.
- GHF claims Hamas has tortured and killed 12 team members while positioning armed operatives near humanitarian zones to deliberately disrupt aid delivery.
- Despite threats, GHF has distributed nearly 50 million meals and recently received $30 million in funding from the U.S. State Department.
- U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the United Nations for its silence on Hamas targeting aid workers while highlighting GHF’s critical role in providing food directly to Gaza civilians.
- The humanitarian organization is calling on international leaders to denounce Hamas’s violent tactics and ensure the safety of aid workers.
Hamas Puts Bounties on American Aid Workers
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has revealed disturbing intelligence that Hamas terrorists are actively targeting their aid workers with cash bounties. According to the foundation, Hamas is offering monetary rewards to anyone who injures or kills GHF workers, including both American security personnel and Palestinian staff members. This brazen attempt to disrupt humanitarian efforts comes as the foundation works to distribute food and supplies to desperate civilians caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“We are aware of credible reports that Hamas is openly targeting the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and those who work with us. According to these reports, Hamas has placed bounties on both our American security personnel and Palestinian aid workers, offering cash rewards to anyone who injures or kills them,” said a GHF spokesperson.
Violent Disruption of Critical Aid Operations
The situation has already turned deadly, with GHF reporting that Hamas recently attacked their workers, resulting in 12 deaths, with evidence of torture. The terrorist organization has reportedly stationed armed operatives near humanitarian zones specifically to interfere with aid distribution. These calculated efforts to disrupt humanitarian assistance demonstrate Hamas’s willingness to use civilian suffering as leverage, even as Gaza residents face dire shortages of food, medicine, and necessities.
GHF temporarily paused operations for a day to address mounting security concerns and improve distribution efficiency. The organization has been working closely with Israeli military officials to enhance security measures and develop safer protocols for civilian access to distribution centers. Despite these challenges, GHF remains committed to its mission of providing direct aid to Gaza’s civilian population without allowing Hamas to intercept or tax the supplies.
Trump Administration Officials Condemn Hamas Tactics
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has strongly criticized the United Nations for its silence regarding Hamas’s targeting of humanitarian workers. The ambassador emphasized President Trump’s directive to ensure aid reaches Gaza civilians while preventing Hamas from exploiting the humanitarian corridor. This approach represents a significant shift in policy that directly challenges Hamas’s control over aid distribution within the territory.
“Last month [President Trump] told us to get food to civilians in Gaza, but DON’T let Hamas steal it. NOT always pretty, but 800k+ unique recipients of food & 1ST TIME they have received food FREE since the start of the war. Hamas has stolen or taxed it & now with/ GHF they CAN’T! Hamas’ main tool to control Gaza is GONE. Hamas has put a bounty on the heads of everyone at GHF — Gazans [and] Americans. The UN remains SILENT,” said U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.
Reverend Johnnie Moore, a prominent faith leader involved with humanitarian efforts, delivered a stern warning that reinforces the administration’s firm stance on protecting aid workers. “Hamas would be very unwise to test the resolve of President Donald Trump,” stated Moore, signaling that any further attacks on American personnel would likely trigger a decisive response from the White House. The statement underscores the administration’s commitment to both humanitarian assistance and the protection of American citizens abroad.
Significant Impact Despite Dangerous Conditions
Despite operating in extremely hazardous conditions, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has managed to distribute nearly 50 million meals to Gaza residents since beginning operations. Their efforts received a substantial boost with a recent $30 million funding allocation from the U.S. State Department, reflecting the administration’s commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis while maintaining security measures that prevent aid from falling into terrorist hands.
“Our top priority remains ensuring the safety and dignity of civilians receiving aid,” stated a GHF spokesperson, emphasizing their continued commitment despite the threats.
The foundation continues to urge international leaders and aid organizations to condemn Hamas’s tactics and support efforts to protect humanitarian workers. Their call for solidarity highlights the critical importance of maintaining aid channels to Gaza civilians while preventing terrorist groups from weaponizing humanitarian assistance. As tensions escalate, the safety of aid workers remains precarious, underscoring the dangerous reality of providing humanitarian relief in conflict zones dominated by terrorist organizations.
