Following the announcement that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has ended its operations in the Gaza Strip, this report uncovers a complex and largely obscured dimension of the Foundation’s activities during 2025. It reveals how an entity presented as a relief initiative became intertwined with security and military structures involving U.S. private contractors and former intelligence officers.

Drawing on official Palestinian sources and verified testimonies, the report shows that the Foundation’s aid-distribution mechanisms did not alleviate humanitarian needs. Instead, they reshaped civilian movement and access to assistance in ways that resulted in widespread violations and significant civilian casualties.

The report further examines how the Foundation’s operational model altered the humanitarian landscape in Gaza, with profound implications for civilian life and social stability. It also notes that the Foundation’s termination of operations in late 2025 raises important questions about the role it played during its period of activity and the impact it left on Gaza’s humanitarian reality.