US-backed aid group says it did not operate on Saturday due to Hamas threats

The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it was unable to distribute any humanitarian aid on Saturday because Palestinian militants Hamas had issued “direct threats” against the organization’s operations.

“These threats made it impossible to proceed today without putting innocent lives at risk,” the organization said in a statement. “GHF will not be deterred. We remain committed to safe, secure and independent aid delivery. We are actively adapting our operations to overcome these threats and fully intend to resume distributions without delay.”