UN experts have slammed the Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which has been previously criticised for its militarised aid distribution mechanism.

The experts described the organisation as an “utterly disturbing example of how humanitarian relief can be exploited for covert military and geopolitical agendas in serious breach of international law.”

“The credibility and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance must be restored by dismantling the GHF, holding it and its executives accountable, and allowing experienced and humanitarian actors from the UN and civil society alike to take back the reins of managing and distributing lifesaving aid.”

They concluded with demands for UN Member States to impose a complete arms embargo on Israeli “due to its multiple violations of international law”, end trade agreements that could harm Palestinians alongside holding coporations accountable.